Monrovia · Land use · Single-family home
Where is a single-family home allowed in Monrovia?
In Monrovia, a single-family home is allowed in 6 base zones (RF, RE, RL, RM, RM/RH and 1 more) and not allowed in 8 (Monrovia use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: RF, RE, RL, RM, RM/RH and RH
- Not allowed: NC, CRS, RCC, RCM, O/RD/LM, BE, M and P/QP
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Monrovia 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
Monrovia's code calls this use “Single-family dwelling”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| RF | Allowed | Chapter 17.08 — PERMITTED USES |
| RE | Allowed | Chapter 17.08 — PERMITTED USES |
| RL | Allowed | Chapter 17.08 — PERMITTED USES |
| RM | Allowed | Chapter 17.08 — PERMITTED USES |
| RM/RH | Allowed | Chapter 17.08 — PERMITTED USES |
| RH | Allowed | Chapter 17.08 — PERMITTED USES |
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).
- Not covered here: ANF zone (Chapter 17.18); HCD zone (Chapter 17.14); HR and HWP zones (Land Use Element of the General Plan); PD zones (Land Use Element of the General Plan). Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Monrovia
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a single-family home in the NC zone in Monrovia?
No. Monrovia's use table does not allow it in NC (Chapter 17.08 — PERMITTED USES).
Can I have a single-family home in the RF zone in Monrovia?
Yes. Monrovia's use table lists it as allowed in RF (Chapter 17.08 — PERMITTED USES).
General information, not legal advice.
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