Highland · Land use · Single-family home
Where is a single-family home allowed in Highland?
In Highland, a single-family home is allowed in 4 base zones (A/EQ, R-1, VR and EHV), needs a staff review permit in 2 (R-2 and R-2C) and not allowed in 3 (Highland use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: A/EQ, R-1, VR and EHV
- Needs a permit: R-2 and R-2C
- Not allowed: R-3, R-4 and HDS
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Highland 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 single-family home can go
Highland's code calls this use “1. Single-family detached”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A/EQ | Allowed | § 16.16.030 |
| R-1 | Allowed | § 16.16.030 |
| VR | Allowed | § 16.16.030 |
| EHV East Highland Village | Allowed | § 16.16.030 |
| R-2 | Needs a staff review permit | § 16.16.030 |
| R-2C | Needs a staff review permit | § 16.16.030 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Sub-rows under it count dwellings per parcel: "(2-4 dwellings per parcel)": R-1 C, R-2 SR, R-3 SR, R-2C C, others not permitted; "(5+ dwellings per parcel)": R-2 C, R-3 C, R-4 SR, R-2C C. These are not single-home rows.
- State law: State law lets most single-family lots add an ADU and a JADU (California ADU law) and a second home or a lot split under SB 9 (Gov. Code § 65852.21).
- Not covered here: Mixed Use District (S3): its table columns are project types, not zones; Specific plan areas; Zone names for A/EQ, HDS, VR, R-2C, EHV, NC, PC, VC, BP, I, OP are not given in the packet. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Highland
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a single-family home in the R-2 zone in Highland?
Only with a staff review permit. Highland's use table lists it that way in R-2 (§ 16.16.030).
Can I have a single-family home in the R-3 zone in Highland?
No. Highland's use table does not allow it in R-3 (§ 16.16.030).
Can I have a single-family home in the A/EQ zone in Highland?
Yes. Highland's use table lists it as allowed in A/EQ (§ 16.16.030).
General information, not legal advice.
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