Suisun City · Land use · Church or place of worship
Where is a church or other place of worship allowed in Suisun City?
In Suisun City, a church or other place of worship is allowed in 3 base zones (CSF, O and PQP), needs a permit in 7 (RL, RM, RH1, RH2, RMU and 2 more) and not allowed in 3 (Suisun City use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: CSF, O and PQP
- Needs a permit: RL, RM, RH1, RH2, RMU, CR and CMU
- Not allowed: APS, P and OS
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Suisun City 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
Suisun City's code calls this use “Religious facility”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CSF Commercial Services Fabricating | Allowed | § 18.20.070 |
| O | Allowed | § 18.20.070 |
| PQP | Allowed | § 18.28.070 |
| RL | Needs a conditional use permit | § 18.08.070 |
| RM | Needs an administrative review | § 18.08.070 |
| RH1 | Needs an administrative review | § 18.08.070 |
| RH2 | Needs an administrative review | § 18.08.070 |
| RMU | Needs an administrative review | § 18.08.070 |
| CR | Needs a conditional use permit | § 18.20.070 |
| CMU Commercial Mixed-Use | Needs a conditional use permit | § 18.20.070 |
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: DMU (Downtown Mixed-Use) and MSMU (Main Street Mixed-Use): waterfront specific plan zones, use tables not in the text (S8-S10 only point to the specific plan); Zone names for RL, RM, RH1, RH2, RMU, CR, O, APS, OS, PQP are not stated in the packet. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Suisun City
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a church or other place of worship in the RL zone in Suisun City?
Only with a conditional use permit. Suisun City's use table lists it that way in RL (§ 18.08.070).
Can I have a church or other place of worship in the APS zone in Suisun City?
No. Suisun City's use table does not allow it in APS (§ 18.28.070).
Can I have a church or other place of worship in the CSF zone in Suisun City?
Yes. Suisun City's use table lists it as allowed in CSF (Commercial Services Fabricating) (§ 18.20.070).
General information, not legal advice.
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