Rohnert Park · Land use · Live-work unit
Where is a live-work unit allowed in Rohnert Park?
In Rohnert Park, a live-work unit is allowed in 2 base zones (M-U and DTM-U) and needs a conditionally permitted by planning commission in 2 (C-N and C-R) (Rohnert Park use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: M-U and DTM-U
- Needs a permit: C-N and C-R
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Rohnert Park 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
Rohnert Park's code calls this use “Live/Work”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| M-U Mixed Use | Allowed | Chapter 17.06 — LAND USE REGULATIONS |
| DTM-U Downtown Mixed Use | Allowed | Chapter 17.06 — LAND USE REGULATIONS |
| C-N Neighborhood Commercial | Needs a conditionally permitted by planning commission | Chapter 17.06 — LAND USE REGULATIONS |
| C-R Regional Commercial | Needs a conditionally permitted by planning commission | Chapter 17.06 — LAND USE REGULATIONS |
What else applies
- Standards for this use: § 17.08.050 Live/Work (not in packet).
- Not covered here: P-D Planned Development districts: uses set per approved plan (17.06.220); Commercial overlay "C" (17.06.640) and mobile home overlays: not base; DDAZ downtown zones D-N/D-MS/D-C and Sonoma Mountain Village T-zones have their own use tables (not base); 17.08 use regulations (live/work, SRO, shelters) are not in the packet. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Rohnert Park
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a live-work unit in the C-N zone in Rohnert Park?
Only with a conditionally permitted by planning commission. Rohnert Park's use table lists it that way in C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) (Chapter 17.06 — LAND USE REGULATIONS).
Can I have a live-work unit in the M-U zone in Rohnert Park?
Yes. Rohnert Park's use table lists it as allowed in M-U (Mixed Use) (Chapter 17.06 — LAND USE REGULATIONS).
General information, not legal advice.
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