Santa Paula · Land use · Single-family home
Where is a single-family home allowed in Santa Paula?
In Santa Paula, a single-family home is allowed in 14 base zones (HR-PD1, HR-PD2, R-A, R-1, R-1(a) and 9 more) (Santa Paula use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: HR-PD1, HR-PD2, R-A, R-1, R-1(a), R-2, R-3, R-4 and 6 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Santa Paula 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
Santa Paula's code calls this use “Dwelling, Single-Family”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| HR-PD1 Hillside Residential - Planned Development (HR1-PD, 0-1 dwelling units/acre) | Allowed | Division 1 — USE REGULATIONS |
| HR-PD2 Hillside Residential - Planned Development (HR2-PD, 0-3 dwelling units/acre) | Allowed | Division 1 — USE REGULATIONS |
| R-A Rural Residential | Allowed | Division 1 — USE REGULATIONS |
| R-1 Single Family Residential | Allowed | Division 1 — USE REGULATIONS |
| R-1(a) Small Lot Single Family Residential | Allowed | Division 1 — USE REGULATIONS |
| R-2 Medium Density Residential | Allowed | Division 1 — USE REGULATIONS |
| R-3 Medium-High Density Residential | Allowed | Division 1 — USE REGULATIONS |
| R-4 High Density Residential | Allowed | Division 1 — USE REGULATIONS |
| MHP Mobile Home Park | Allowed | Division 1 — USE REGULATIONS |
| C-N | Allowed | § 16.15.020 |
| C-O | Allowed | § 16.15.020 |
| CBD | Allowed | § 16.15.020 |
| C-G | Allowed | § 16.15.020 |
| C-LI | Allowed | § 16.15.020 |
What else applies
- 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: Agriculture zone (Chapter 16.11): uses listed in text, zone code not stated; Institutional/Civic zone (Chapter 16.23): uses listed in text, zone code not stated; OPR (Open Space Parks and Recreation) zone: uses listed in text, no residential or commercial-type uses. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Santa Paula
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a single-family home in the HR-PD1 zone in Santa Paula?
Yes. Santa Paula's use table lists it as allowed in HR-PD1 (Hillside Residential - Planned Development (HR1-PD, 0-1 dwelling units/acre)) (Division 1 — USE REGULATIONS).
General information, not legal advice.
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