San Anselmo · Land use · Residential care home (7 or more)
Where is a residential care home for 7 or more people allowed in San Anselmo?
In San Anselmo, a residential care home for 7 or more people is allowed in 2 base zones (R-2 and R-3) and needs a conditional use permit in 5 (P, C-1, C-2, C-L and C-3) (San Anselmo use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: R-2 and R-3
- Needs a permit: P, C-1, C-2, C-L and C-3
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the San Anselmo 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
San Anselmo's code calls this use “Residential Care Facilities, Large”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| R-2 | Allowed | Article 3 — Land Use Regulations |
| R-3 | Allowed | Article 3 — Land Use Regulations |
| P | Needs a conditional use permit | Article 3 — Land Use Regulations |
| C-1 | Needs a conditional use permit | Article 3 — Land Use Regulations |
| C-2 | Needs a conditional use permit | Article 3 — Land Use Regulations |
| C-L | Needs a conditional use permit | Article 3 — Land Use Regulations |
| C-3 | Needs a conditional use permit | Article 3 — Land Use Regulations |
What else applies
- 'Residential Care Facilities, Small' is separate (P in R-1-H..P-district rows; C in several commercial districts).
- 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: R-HO (overlay, not in table); PF (Public Facilities); OS (Open Space). Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in San Anselmo
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Frequently asked questions
Can I have a residential care home for 7 or more people in the P zone in San Anselmo?
Only with a conditional use permit. San Anselmo's use table lists it that way in P (Article 3 — Land Use Regulations).
Can I have a residential care home for 7 or more people in the R-2 zone in San Anselmo?
Yes. San Anselmo's use table lists it as allowed in R-2 (Article 3 — Land Use Regulations).
General information, not legal advice.
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