Santee · Land use · Single-family home
Where is a single-family home allowed in Santee?
In Santee, a single-family home is allowed in 5 base zones (HL, R-1, R-1A, R-2 and P/OS, 1 with a condition) and not allowed in 4 (Santee use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: HL, R-1, R-1A, R-2 and P/OS
- Not allowed: R-7, R-14, R-22 and R-30
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Santee 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
Santee's code calls this use “1. Single-family dwellings”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| HL Hillside Limited | Allowed | § 13.10.030 |
| R-1 | Allowed | § 13.10.030 |
| R-1A | Allowed | § 13.10.030 |
| R-2 | Allowed | § 13.10.030 |
| P/OS Park/Open Space | Allowed — see note Note 1: Development review permit required. | § 13.16.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- P/OS row reads "Single-family dwelling (not to exceed an average density of one unit per 40 acres)"; PD district (S5) is not shown because its uses are set by development review permit.
- 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: R-B Residential Business district (inherits R-2 uses); PD planned development districts. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Santee
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a single-family home in the R-7 zone in Santee?
No. Santee's use table does not allow it in R-7 (§ 13.10.030).
Can I have a single-family home in the HL zone in Santee?
Yes. Santee's use table lists it as allowed in HL (Hillside Limited) (§ 13.10.030).
General information, not legal advice.
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