Oroville · Land use · Single-family home
Where is a single-family home allowed in Oroville?
In Oroville, a single-family home is allowed in 9 base zones (UR-10, UR-5, RA, RR-1, RR-20 and 4 more) and not allowed in 3 (Oroville use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: UR-10, UR-5, RA, RR-1, RR-20, RR-10, RL, R-1 and 1 more
- Not allowed: R-3, R-4 and RP
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Oroville 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
Oroville's code calls this use “Single-family dwelling, detached”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| UR-10 | Allowed | § 17.28.010 |
| UR-5 | Allowed | § 17.28.010 |
| RA | Allowed | § 17.28.010 |
| RR-1 | Allowed | § 17.28.010 |
| RR-20 | Allowed | § 17.28.010 |
| RR-10 | Allowed | § 17.28.010 |
| RL | Allowed | § 17.28.010 |
| R-1 | Allowed | § 17.28.010 |
| R-2 Medium-density residential | Allowed | § 17.28.010 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Separate rows not used: "Single-family dwelling, attached" (P in R-2, R-3, R-4, RP), "Single-family manufactured home on permanent foundation", "... not on permanent foundation".
- 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 Oroville
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a single-family home in the R-3 zone in Oroville?
No. Oroville's use table does not allow it in R-3 (§ 17.28.010).
Can I have a single-family home in the UR-10 zone in Oroville?
Yes. Oroville's use table lists it as allowed in UR-10 (§ 17.28.010).
General information, not legal advice.
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