Stockton · Land use · Single-family home
Where is a single-family home allowed in Stockton?
In Stockton, a single-family home is allowed in 3 base zones (RE, RL and RM), needs an administrative use permit in 1 (RH) and not allowed in 11 (Stockton use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: RE, RL and RM
- Needs a permit: RH
- Not allowed: CO, CN, CG, CL, CA, CH, CD, IL and 3 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Stockton 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
Stockton's code calls this use “Single-Unit, Detached”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| RE | Allowed | Chapter 16.20 — ALLOWABLE LAND USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS |
| RL | Allowed | Chapter 16.20 — ALLOWABLE LAND USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS |
| RM | Allowed | Chapter 16.20 — ALLOWABLE LAND USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS |
| RH | Needs an administrative use permit | Chapter 16.20 — ALLOWABLE LAND USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- "Single-Unit, Attached": RE A, RL P(1), RM P(2), RH A; "-" elsewhere. Heading note 5: residential projects on Housing Element Table A sites with 20% lower-income units are allowed by right (non-discretionary).
- 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: MX, UC, PT districts (master development plans / port development agreement).; Overlay districts (Chapter 16.28).; Use classification definitions (Chapter 16.250) and Chapter 16.80 standards other than 16.80.020 are not in the packet.. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Stockton
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a single-family home in the RH zone in Stockton?
Only with an administrative use permit. Stockton's use table lists it that way in RH (Chapter 16.20 — ALLOWABLE LAND USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS).
Can I have a single-family home in the CO zone in Stockton?
No. Stockton's use table does not allow it in CO (Chapter 16.20 — ALLOWABLE LAND USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS).
Can I have a single-family home in the RE zone in Stockton?
Yes. Stockton's use table lists it as allowed in RE (Chapter 16.20 — ALLOWABLE LAND USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS).
General information, not legal advice.
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