Westminster · Land use · Church or place of worship
Where is a church or other place of worship allowed in Westminster?
In Westminster, a church or other place of worship is needs a conditional use permit in 12 (R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and 7 more, 1 with a condition) (Westminster use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, CR, C1, C2 and 4 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Westminster 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
Westminster's code calls this use “Religious places of worship”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| R1 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.210.010 |
| R2 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.210.010 |
| R3 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.210.010 |
| R4 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.210.010 |
| R5 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.210.010 |
| CR | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.220.010 |
| C1 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.220.010 |
| C2 General Business | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.220.010 |
| CM Commercial-Industrial | Needs a conditional use permit — see note Note 2: Uses permitted in the CM zoning district shall be as follows: a. Uses permitted in the C2 zoning district, subject to the restrictions provided in the above table and providing the property is developed as a planned, unified shopping center. b. Uses permitted in the M1 zoning district, provided that if any portion of the property is developed for commercial uses not permitted by the M1 zoning district, compatibility of commercial and industrial uses shall be determined by development review as provided elsewhere in this Title. c. Tables 2-4 and 2-6 provide a listing of permitted, conditionally permitted, and prohibited uses for the CM zone district. | § 17.220.010 |
| M1 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.230.010 |
| M2 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.230.010 |
| MU Mixed-Use | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.260.010 |
What else applies
- State law: Federal law (RLUIPA) bars zoning rules that treat religious assembly worse than other assembly uses.
- Not covered here: Section 17.200.020.B (determination of unlisted uses) is not in the packet. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Westminster
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a church or other place of worship in the R1 zone in Westminster?
Only with a conditional use permit. Westminster's use table lists it that way in R1 (§ 17.210.010).
General information, not legal advice.
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