Porterville · Land use · Single-family home
Where is a single-family home allowed in Porterville?
In Porterville, a single-family home is allowed in 6 base zones (AC, RR, RS-1, RS-2, RM-1 and 1 more, 2 with a condition) (Porterville use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: AC, RR, RS-1, RS-2, RM-1 and RM-2
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Porterville 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
Porterville'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 |
|---|---|---|
| AC | Allowed | § 200.02 |
| RR | Allowed | § 200.02 |
| RS-1 | Allowed | § 201.02 |
| RS-2 | Allowed | § 201.02 |
| RM-1 | Allowed — see note Note 5: Limited to small-lot subdivisions. Stand alone single-family dwellings are not permitted. | § 201.02 |
| RM-2 | Allowed — see note Note 5: Limited to small-lot subdivisions. Stand alone single-family dwellings are not permitted. | § 201.02 |
What else applies
- 'Attached' single-family: RS-1 -, RS-2 P, RM-1 P(5), RM-2 P(5) (S2); DR-N P(1), DRM-2 P, DRM-3 P (S3). Detached in RM-1 and RM-2 is limited to small-lot subdivisions (note 5).
- 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).
- Not covered here: PD district (S7); Chapter 701 use-classification definitions (not in packet); Section 301.03/301.04 Animal Keeping, 301.15, 301.18 not in packet. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Porterville
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a single-family home in the AC zone in Porterville?
Yes. Porterville's use table lists it as allowed in AC (§ 200.02).
General information, not legal advice.
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