Shasta Lake · Land use · Church or place of worship
Where is a church or other place of worship allowed in Shasta Lake?
In Shasta Lake, a church or other place of worship is needs a permit in 11 (R-R, I-R, R-1, R-M, R-2 and 6 more) (Shasta Lake use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: R-R, I-R, R-1, R-M, R-2, R-3, CC, VC and 3 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Shasta Lake 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
Shasta Lake's code calls this use “Church”. 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-R Rural Residential District | Needs an use permit | § 17.26.040 |
| I-R Interim Residential District | Needs an use permit | § 17.28.040 |
| R-1 One-Family Residential District | Needs an use permit | § 17.30.040 |
| R-M One-Family Mobile Home District | Needs an use permit | § 17.32.040 |
| R-2 Two-Family Residential District | Needs an use permit | § 17.34.040 |
| R-3 Multiple-Family Residential District | Needs an use permit | § 17.36.040 |
| CC City Center Commercial District | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.40.040 |
| VC Village Commercial District | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.41.040 |
| C-2 Community Commercial District | Needs an use permit | § 17.44.030 |
| C-O Office Commercial District | Needs an use permit | § 17.46.030 |
| MU Mixed Use District | Needs an use permit | § 17.54.040 |
What else applies
- State law: Federal law (RLUIPA) bars zoning rules that treat religious assembly worse than other assembly uses.
- Not covered here: VMU (Village Mixed Use) and GC (General Commercial) named in cannabis table; chapters not in packet; EA, TP, TL districts named in 17.88.030; chapters not in packet; Mountain Gate at Shasta PD (17.63) has its own table (S75) with area columns; treated as non-base; Chapter 17.81 affordable housing, ADU and emergency shelter standards not in packet. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Shasta Lake
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a church or other place of worship in the R-R zone in Shasta Lake?
Only with an use permit. Shasta Lake's use table lists it that way in R-R (Rural Residential District) (§ 17.26.040).
General information, not legal advice.
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