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Group homes and residential care in San Jacinto

San Jacinto's own rules on group homes and residential care, with the code text for every value.

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Each rule below links to the section of the San Jacinto Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

What San Jacinto's code says

San Jacinto code What San Jacinto's code adds
Parking
  • A drop-off, pick-up, loading and temporary parking area next to the main entrance.
    Applies: 7 or more adults or children.
    § 17.430.280 · code text
    A drop-off/pick-up/loading/temporary parking area shall be provided adjacent to the main entrance;
Homes for 6 or fewer
  • Considered a residential use, allowed in a single-family residence in any residential zone with no City land use permits required.
    Applies: 6 or fewer adults or children.
    § 17.430.280 · code text
    small residential care homes (six or fewer adults or children) shall be considered a residential use of property and shall be allowed within a single-family residence located in any residential zone with no City land use permits required.
  • Must meet health, safety, building and environmental rules that apply to other residential dwellings of the same type and zone.
    Applies: Serves 6 or fewer persons.
    § 17.430.110 · code text
    Each community care facility that serves six or fewer persons shall comply with all health and safety regulations, building standards, environmental impact standards, or any other matter within the City's jurisdiction that apply to other residential dwellings of the same type in the same zone.
Where allowed
  • All residential zone districts in the City.
    Applies: Group homes for persons with disabilities.
    § 17.215.050 · code text
    group homes for persons with disabilities shall be deemed a permitted use in all residential zone districts within the City.

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Frequently asked questions

Where are group homes and residential care homes allowed in San Jacinto?

San Jacinto's code: A drop-off, pick-up, loading and temporary parking area next to the main entrance. (7 or more adults or children.) (§ 17.430.280); Considered a residential use, allowed in a single-family residence in any residential zone with no City land use permits required. (6 or fewer adults or children.) (§ 17.430.280).

General information, not legal advice.

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