Livingston · Land use · Single-family home
Where is a single-family home allowed in Livingston?
In Livingston, a single-family home is allowed in 2 base zones (R-E and R-1), needs a conditional use permit in 1 (R-2) and not allowed in 9 (Livingston use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: R-E and R-1
- Needs a permit: R-2
- Not allowed: R-3, C-1, DTC, C-2, C-3, M-1, M-2, P-F and 1 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Livingston 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
Livingston's code calls this use “Dwelling, single-family”. 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-E Estate Residential | Allowed | § 5-3-15 |
| R-1 Low Density Residential | Allowed | § 5-3-15 |
| R-2 Medium Density Residential | Needs a conditional use permit | § 5-3-15 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- 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).
- Overlay zones and specific plans can change the answer for a lot.
Other uses in Livingston
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a single-family home in the R-2 zone in Livingston?
Only with a conditional use permit. Livingston's use table lists it that way in R-2 (Medium Density Residential) (§ 5-3-15).
Can I have a single-family home in the R-3 zone in Livingston?
No. Livingston's use table does not allow it in R-3 (High Density Residential) (§ 5-3-15).
Can I have a single-family home in the R-E zone in Livingston?
Yes. Livingston's use table lists it as allowed in R-E (Estate Residential) (§ 5-3-15).
General information, not legal advice.
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