Newark · Land use · Live-work unit
Where is a live-work unit allowed in Newark?
In Newark, a live-work unit is needs a minor use permit in 2 (CMU and RC) and not allowed in 3 (Newark use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: CMU and RC
- Not allowed: NC, CR and CC
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Newark 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 live-work unit can go
Newark's code calls this use “Live/Work Units”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CMU | Needs a minor use permit | § 17.08.020 |
| RC | Needs a minor use permit | § 17.08.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Standards for this use: Section 17.26.130, Live/Work Units.
- Not covered here: RP (Resource Production, S5) lists only Caretaker Unit, Public Safety, General Industrial, Public Works: none of the 16 uses.. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Newark
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a live-work unit in the CMU zone in Newark?
Only with a minor use permit. Newark's use table lists it that way in CMU (§ 17.08.020).
Can I have a live-work unit in the NC zone in Newark?
No. Newark's use table does not allow it in NC (§ 17.08.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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