Indian Wells · Land use · Church or place of worship
Where is a church or other place of worship allowed in Indian Wells?
In Indian Wells, a church or other place of worship is needs a conditional use permit in 1 (CC) and not allowed in 12 (Indian Wells use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: CC
- Not allowed: RVLD, RLD, RMD, RMHD, RC, OP, PB, PF and 4 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Indian Wells 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
Indian Wells's code calls this use “Churches”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CC Community Commercial | Needs a conditional use permit | § 21.12.030 |
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: Affordable Housing, Senior Housing and Highway 111 overlays (not columns of the matrix); names of PF, PP, WC, POS columns are not stated in the packet. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Indian Wells
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a church or other place of worship in the CC zone in Indian Wells?
Only with a conditional use permit. Indian Wells's use table lists it that way in CC (Community Commercial) (§ 21.12.030).
Can I have a church or other place of worship in the RVLD zone in Indian Wells?
No. Indian Wells's use table does not allow it in RVLD (Very Low Density Residential) (§ 21.12.030).
General information, not legal advice.
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