Shasta Lake · Land use · Single-family home
Where is a single-family home allowed in Shasta Lake?
In Shasta Lake, a single-family home is allowed in 7 base zones (HP, R-R, I-R, R-1, R-M and 2 more, 1 with a condition) and needs a permit in 3 (OS, MU and CC, 1 with a condition) (Shasta Lake use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: HP, R-R, I-R, R-1, R-M, R-2 and U
- Needs a permit: OS, MU and CC
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 single-family home can go
Shasta Lake's code calls this use “One-family residence”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| HP Habitat Protection District | Allowed | § 17.14.020 |
| R-R Rural Residential District | Allowed | § 17.26.020 |
| I-R Interim Residential District | Allowed | § 17.28.020 |
| R-1 One-Family Residential District | Allowed | § 17.30.020 |
| R-M One-Family Mobile Home District | Allowed | § 17.32.020 |
| R-2 Two-Family Residential District | Allowed | § 17.34.020 |
| U Unclassified District | Allowed — see note Note exception: except in areas designated by the general plan as commercial (C), industrial (I) or mineral resource (M) | § 17.64.020 |
| OS Open Space District | Needs an use permit | § 17.16.040 |
| MU Mixed Use District | Needs an use permit — see note Note lot size: provided that for parcels created after January 10, 1984, the lot size must meet the building site requirement established in Section 17.54.060A of this chapter | § 17.54.040 |
| CC City Center Commercial District | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.40.040 |
What else applies
- R-3 lists only an 'Existing one-family residence that was lawfully established at the time of construction' (S26 F), not new ones; left out. C-1 and C-2 allow an attached owner/operator residence only. Mountain Gate planned development (S75) has its own table (not a zoning district).
- 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: 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 single-family home in the OS zone in Shasta Lake?
Only with an use permit. Shasta Lake's use table lists it that way in OS (Open Space District) (§ 17.16.040).
Can I have a single-family home in the HP zone in Shasta Lake?
Yes. Shasta Lake's use table lists it as allowed in HP (Habitat Protection District) (§ 17.14.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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