West Sacramento · Land use · Single-family home
Where is a single-family home allowed in West Sacramento?
In West Sacramento, a single-family home is allowed in 5 base zones (AG, RE, RRA, R-1 and R-2) and needs a permit in 2 (R-2.5 and R-3) (West Sacramento use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: AG, RE, RRA, R-1 and R-2
- Needs a permit: R-2.5 and R-3
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the West Sacramento 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
West Sacramento's code calls this use “Single-Unit Dwelling, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AG Agricultural Zone | Allowed | § 17.07.020 |
| RE | Allowed | § 17.08.020 |
| RRA | Allowed | § 17.08.020 |
| R-1 | Allowed | § 17.08.020 |
| R-2 | Allowed | § 17.08.020 |
| R-2.5 | Needs a minor use permit | § 17.08.020 |
| R-3 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.08.020 |
What else applies
- Single-Unit Dwelling, Attached is a separate row.
- 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: Overlay zone tables (GG overlay S7, PD overlay S8, cannabis overlay S6) are not base zones and are left out. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in West Sacramento
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a single-family home in the R-2.5 zone in West Sacramento?
Only with a minor use permit. West Sacramento's use table lists it that way in R-2.5 (§ 17.08.020).
Can I have a single-family home in the AG zone in West Sacramento?
Yes. West Sacramento's use table lists it as allowed in AG (Agricultural Zone) (§ 17.07.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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