Patterson · Land use · Live-work unit
Where is a live-work unit allowed in Patterson?
In Patterson, a live-work unit is needs a conditional use permit in 5 (ER, DR, NC, HSC and DC, all with a condition) and not allowed in 4 (Patterson use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: ER, DR, NC, HSC and DC
- Not allowed: MR, HR, GC and MPO
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Patterson 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
Patterson'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 |
|---|---|---|
| ER | Needs a conditional use permit — see note Note 3: See land use classifications in Chapter 18.96 for definition of live/work quarters. | § 18.38.030 |
| DR | Needs a conditional use permit — see note Note 3: See land use classifications in Chapter 18.96 for definition of live/work quarters. | § 18.38.030 |
| NC | Needs a conditional use permit — see note Note 3: See land use classifications in Chapter 18.96 (Land Use Definitions) for definition of live/work units. | § 18.42.030 |
| HSC | Needs a conditional use permit — see note Note 3: See land use classifications in Chapter 18.96 (Land Use Definitions) for definition of live/work units. | § 18.42.030 |
| DC | Needs a conditional use permit — see note Note 3: See land use classifications in Chapter 18.96 (Land Use Definitions) for definition of live/work units. | § 18.42.030 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Standards for this use: Chapter 18.68 (Live/work units).
- Not covered here: Zone names are given in 18.38.020, 18.42.020, 18.46.020, 18.50.020, which are not in the packet; Meaning of the "(n,w)" marks on the LR column; Specific plan or planned development zones, if any. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Patterson
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a live-work unit in the ER zone in Patterson?
Only with a conditional use permit. Patterson's use table lists it that way in ER (§ 18.38.030). The code adds a condition: “See land use classifications in Chapter 18.96 for definition of live/work quarters.”
Can I have a live-work unit in the MR zone in Patterson?
No. Patterson's use table does not allow it in MR (§ 18.38.030).
General information, not legal advice.
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