Healdsburg · Land use · Church or place of worship
Where is a church or other place of worship allowed in Healdsburg?
In Healdsburg, a church or other place of worship is needs a conditional use permit in 7 (R-1, RM, DR, ORM, CD and 2 more) and not allowed in 2 (Healdsburg use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: R-1, RM, DR, ORM, CD, CS and GMU
- Not allowed: MP and PR
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Healdsburg 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 church or other place of worship can go
Healdsburg's code calls this use “Churches, convents, monasteries, parish houses, parsonages, rectories, and other religious institutions”. 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-1 Single-family Residential | Needs a conditional use permit | § 20.08.025 |
| RM Multi-family Residential | Needs a conditional use permit | § 20.08.050 |
| DR Downtown Residential | Needs a conditional use permit | § 20.08.070 |
| ORM | Needs a conditional use permit | § 20.08.100 |
| CD | Needs a conditional use permit | § 20.08.145 |
| CS | Needs a conditional use permit | § 20.08.145 |
| GMU Grove Street Mixed Use | Needs a conditional use permit | § 20.08.150 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- State law: Federal law (RLUIPA) bars zoning rules that treat religious assembly worse than other assembly uses.
- Not covered here: Definitions (Chapter 20.28 Article IX) and use-specific regulations (HMC Chapter 20.20) are not in the packet; Overlays DC, HD, NEAP excluded (S13-S15). Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Healdsburg
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a church or other place of worship in the R-1 zone in Healdsburg?
Only with a conditional use permit. Healdsburg's use table lists it that way in R-1 (Single-family Residential) (§ 20.08.025).
Can I have a church or other place of worship in the MP zone in Healdsburg?
No. Healdsburg's use table does not allow it in MP (§ 20.08.100).
General information, not legal advice.
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