San Fernando · Land use · Single-family home
Where is a single-family home allowed in San Fernando?
In San Fernando, a single-family home is allowed in 1 base zone (R-1) and needs a conditional use permit in 2 (R-2 and R-3, all with a condition) (San Fernando use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: R-1
- Needs a permit: R-2 and R-3
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the San Fernando 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
San Fernando's code calls this use “Single-Unit Dwelling”. 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.
What else applies
- "Two-Unit Urban Residential Development" (SB 9 type row) is P in R-1 only. Not listed in commercial or industrial tables.
- 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: Zone names are not stated in the packet; no 'unlisted use' rule in the packet. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in San Fernando
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a single-family home in the R-2 zone in San Fernando?
Only with a conditional use permit. San Fernando's use table lists it that way in R-2 (§ 106-42). The code adds a condition: “Density only allows 1 unit on the parcel.”
Can I have a single-family home in the R-1 zone in San Fernando?
Yes. San Fernando's use table lists it as allowed in R-1 (§ 106-42).
General information, not legal advice.
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