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Group homes and residential care in Murrieta

Murrieta's own rules on group homes and residential care, with the code text for every value.

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Each rule below links to the section of the Murrieta Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

What Murrieta's code says

Murrieta code What Murrieta's code adds
Parking
  • All garage and driveway spaces must stay available for parking.
    Applies: Applies to group homes in single-family zones under a special use permit (no licensed care and supervision).
    § 16.44.045 · code text
    All garage and driveway spaces associated with the dwelling unit shall, at all times, be available for the parking of vehicles.
Homes for 6 or fewer
  • 6 or fewer occupants, not counting a house manager, and never more than 7.
    Applies: Applies to group homes in single-family zones where occupants need no licensed care and the operator provides none; accessory unit occupants count toward the 6.
    § 16.44.045 · code text
    The group home has six (6) or fewer occupants, not counting a house manager, but in no event shall have more than seven (7) occupants.
Where allowed
  • Allowed in any single-family zone, with a special use permit.
    Applies: Applies to group homes where occupants need no licensed care and the operator provides none.
    § 16.44.045 · code text
    A group home may locate in any single-family zone with a special use permit provided:

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Frequently asked questions

Where are group homes and residential care homes allowed in Murrieta?

Murrieta's code: All garage and driveway spaces must stay available for parking. (Applies to group homes in single-family zones under a special use permit (no licensed care and supervision).) (§ 16.44.045); 6 or fewer occupants, not counting a house manager, and never more than 7. (Applies to group homes in single-family zones where occupants need no licensed care and the operator provides none; accessory unit occupants count toward the 6.) (§ 16.44.045).

General information, not legal advice.

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