Lincoln · Land use · Single-family home
Where is a single-family home allowed in Lincoln?
In Lincoln, a single-family home is allowed in 5 base zones (R-1, R-2, R-3, R-E and A-D) and needs a conditional use permit in 1 (B-P) (Lincoln use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: R-1, R-2, R-3, R-E and A-D
- Needs a permit: B-P
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Lincoln 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
Lincoln's code calls this use “Single-family dwellings”. 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 District | Allowed | § 18.12.010 |
| R-2 Duplex Residential District | Allowed | § 18.14.010 |
| R-3 Multiple Residential District | Allowed | § 18.16.010 |
| R-E Residential Estate District | Allowed | § 18.18.010 |
| A-D Agricultural District | Allowed | § 18.29.010 |
| B-P Business and Professional District | Needs a conditional use permit | § 18.20.020 |
What else applies
- R-E: 'One single-family residential dwelling'; A-D: 'One single-family residence and accessory buildings'; B-P: single-family dwellings are a conditional use.
- 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: RPD 1-5 planned development and any other district not in the packet (district chapters 18.12-18.33 only); Lists are not exclusive: every district has an 'other uses of a similar nature' clause, and no rule says unlisted uses are prohibited, so zones that do not list a use are left out, not marked 'no'.. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Lincoln
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a single-family home in the B-P zone in Lincoln?
Only with a conditional use permit. Lincoln's use table lists it that way in B-P (Business and Professional District) (§ 18.20.020).
Can I have a single-family home in the R-1 zone in Lincoln?
Yes. Lincoln's use table lists it as allowed in R-1 (Single-Family Residential District) (§ 18.12.010).
General information, not legal advice.
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