Gustine · Land use · Residential care home (7 or more)
Where is a residential care home for 7 or more people allowed in Gustine?
In Gustine, a residential care home for 7 or more people is allowed in 2 base zones (R-3 and R-4), needs a permit in 9 (R-E, R-1, R-2, P-D, C-N and 4 more, 1 with a condition) and not allowed in 5 (Gustine use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: R-3 and R-4
- Needs a permit: R-E, R-1, R-2, P-D, C-N, C-O, C-1, C-2 and 1 more
- Not allowed: C-H, I, M, A-C and AP
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Gustine Municipal Code use tables (read October 2026). Base zones only. General information, not legal advice — check with the city before you apply.
Zones where a residential care home for 7 or more people can go
Gustine's code calls this use “Community care facility — 7 or more clients”. Each row links to the use table it comes from. A zone marked “see note” has a condition in the code, for example upper floors only or a larger lot.
| Zone | Status | Code |
|---|---|---|
| R-3 Multiple Residential Medium/High Density | Allowed | § 4-22-030 |
| R-4 Multiple Residential High Density | Allowed | § 4-22-030 |
| R-E Residential Estate | Needs an use permit | § 4-22-030 |
| R-1 Single-Family Residential | Needs an use permit | § 4-22-030 |
| R-2 Medium Density Residential | Needs an use permit | § 4-22-030 |
| P-D Planned Development | Needs an use permit and planned development permit approval — see note Note 4: Use allowed in the PD zoning district only when authorized through Planned Development Permit approval. | § 4-22-030 |
| C-N Neighborhood Commercial | Needs an use permit Code row: “Community care facility, 7 or more clients” | § 4-24-030 |
| C-O Office Commercial | Needs an use permit Code row: “Community care facility, 7 or more clients” | § 4-24-030 |
| C-1 Downtown Commercial | Needs an use permit Code row: “Community care facility, 7 or more clients” | § 4-24-030 |
| C-2 General Commercial | Needs an use permit Code row: “Community care facility, 7 or more clients” | § 4-24-030 |
| P-1 Public/Institutional | Needs an use permit Code row: “Residential care facility, 7 or more clients” | § 4-26-030 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- S5 row is named 'Residential care facility, 7 or more clients'. The RCFE rows are used for senior-assisted-living.
- State law: A licensed care home for six or fewer residents is a residential use under state law (Health and Safety Code § 1566.3); this page covers larger homes.
- Overlay zones and specific plans can change the answer for a lot.
Other uses in Gustine
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a residential care home for 7 or more people in the R-E zone in Gustine?
Only with an use permit. Gustine's use table lists it that way in R-E (Residential Estate) (§ 4-22-030).
Can I have a residential care home for 7 or more people in the C-H zone in Gustine?
No. Gustine's use table does not allow it in C-H (Highway Commercial) (§ 4-24-030).
Can I have a residential care home for 7 or more people in the R-3 zone in Gustine?
Yes. Gustine's use table lists it as allowed in R-3 (Multiple Residential Medium/High Density) (§ 4-22-030).
General information, not legal advice.
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