Plymouth · Land use · Church or place of worship
Where is a church or other place of worship allowed in Plymouth?
In Plymouth, a church or other place of worship is allowed in 1 base zone (VR), needs a permit in 4 (A, RR, SR and P) and not allowed in 1 (Plymouth use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: VR
- Needs a permit: A, RR, SR and P
- Not allowed: OS
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Plymouth 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 church or other place of worship can go
Plymouth's code calls this use “Religious Institution”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| VR | Allowed | § 19.56.030 |
| A | Needs a conditional use permit | § 19.56.030 |
| RR | Needs an administrative use permit | § 19.56.030 |
| SR | Needs an administrative use permit | § 19.56.030 |
| P | Needs a conditional use permit | § 19.64.030 |
Zones where it is not allowed
OS.
What else applies
- State law: Federal law (RLUIPA) bars zoning rules that treat religious assembly worse than other assembly uses.
- Not covered here: Zone names are not stated in the text. The S2 residential table appears to have lost the detached single-family row (see single-family-home).. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Plymouth
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a church or other place of worship in the A zone in Plymouth?
Only with a conditional use permit. Plymouth's use table lists it that way in A (§ 19.56.030).
Can I have a church or other place of worship in the OS zone in Plymouth?
No. Plymouth's use table does not allow it in OS (§ 19.64.030).
Can I have a church or other place of worship in the VR zone in Plymouth?
Yes. Plymouth's use table lists it as allowed in VR (§ 19.56.030).
General information, not legal advice.
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