Selma · Land use · Church or place of worship
Where is a church or other place of worship allowed in Selma?
In Selma, a church or other place of worship is needs a permit in 10 (R-1-12, R-1-9, R-1-7, R-1-4, R-2/R-2-A and 5 more) and not allowed in 3 (Selma use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: R-1-12, R-1-9, R-1-7, R-1-4, R-2/R-2-A, R-3/R-3-A, C-2, C-3 and 2 more
- Not allowed: R-4, C-1 and PMD
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Selma 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 church or other place of worship can go
Selma's code calls this use “Religious Facilities”. 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-1-12 R-1-Estate | Needs a conditional use permit | Chapter 2 — ZONING DISTRICTS AND ALLOWABLE USES |
| R-1-9 R-1-Low | Needs a conditional use permit | Chapter 2 — ZONING DISTRICTS AND ALLOWABLE USES |
| R-1-7 R-1-Medium Low | Needs a conditional use permit | Chapter 2 — ZONING DISTRICTS AND ALLOWABLE USES |
| R-1-4 R-1-Medium | Needs a conditional use permit | Chapter 2 — ZONING DISTRICTS AND ALLOWABLE USES |
| R-2/R-2-A Medium High Density dwelling zone | Needs a conditional use permit | Chapter 2 — ZONING DISTRICTS AND ALLOWABLE USES |
| R-3/R-3-A Medium High Density dwelling zone | Needs a conditional use permit | Chapter 2 — ZONING DISTRICTS AND ALLOWABLE USES |
| C-2 Community Commercial | Needs a conditional use permit | Chapter 2 — ZONING DISTRICTS AND ALLOWABLE USES |
| C-3 Commercial Service | Needs a conditional use permit | Chapter 2 — ZONING DISTRICTS AND ALLOWABLE USES |
| C-R Commercial Regional | Needs a site plan review | Chapter 2 — ZONING DISTRICTS AND ALLOWABLE USES |
| CBD Central Business District | Needs a conditional use permit | Chapter 2 — ZONING DISTRICTS AND ALLOWABLE USES |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- State law: Federal law (RLUIPA) bars zoning rules that treat religious assembly worse than other assembly uses.
- Not covered here: Any agricultural zone (none appears in the text); Pioneer Village combining zone and the specific/precise plan areas (use rules in the plans, not in the text); Open Space zone has its own short table (Table 2-11) with only a few uses. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Selma
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a church or other place of worship in the R-1-12 zone in Selma?
Only with a conditional use permit. Selma's use table lists it that way in R-1-12 (R-1-Estate) (Chapter 2 — ZONING DISTRICTS AND ALLOWABLE USES).
Can I have a church or other place of worship in the R-4 zone in Selma?
No. Selma's use table does not allow it in R-4 (High Density Multifamily zone) (Chapter 2 — ZONING DISTRICTS AND ALLOWABLE USES).
General information, not legal advice.
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