Plymouth · Land use · Residential care home (7 or more)
Where is a residential care home for 7 or more people allowed in Plymouth?
In Plymouth, a residential care home for 7 or more people is needs a permit in 4 (A, RR, SR and VR) (Plymouth use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: A, RR, SR and VR
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 residential care home for 7 or more people can go
Plymouth's code calls this use “Group Home—More Than 6 Residents”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A | Needs an administrative use permit | § 19.56.030 |
| RR | Needs a conditional use permit | § 19.56.030 |
| SR | Needs a conditional use permit | § 19.56.030 |
| VR | Needs a conditional use permit | § 19.56.030 |
What else applies
- "Group Home—6 or Less Residents" is permitted (P) in A, RR, SR and VR.
- State law: A licensed care home for six or fewer residents is a residential use under state law (Health and Safety Code § 1566.3); this page covers larger homes.
- 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
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Frequently asked questions
Can I have a residential care home for 7 or more people in the A zone in Plymouth?
Only with an administrative use permit. Plymouth's use table lists it that way in A (§ 19.56.030).
General information, not legal advice.
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