Yorba Linda · Land use · Single-family home
Where is a single-family home allowed in Yorba Linda?
In Yorba Linda, a single-family home is allowed in 7 base zones (R-A, RLD, R-E, R-S, R-U and 2 more) and not allowed in 3 (Yorba Linda use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: R-A, RLD, R-E, R-S, R-U, R-M and OSR
- Not allowed: R-M-20, R-M-30 and OS
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Yorba Linda 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
Yorba Linda's code calls this use “Dwelling, single family”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| R-A | Allowed | § 18.10.080 |
| RLD | Allowed | § 18.10.080 |
| R-E | Allowed | § 18.10.080 |
| R-S | Allowed | § 18.10.080 |
| R-U | Allowed | § 18.10.080 |
| R-M | Allowed | § 18.10.080 |
| OSR | Allowed | § 18.16.430 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- 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: PD zone: uses come from each approved development plan; Overlay and combining zones (AHO, CLO, MUO, SH, Imperial Highway) can add uses; Specific plan areas, if any. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Yorba Linda
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a single-family home in the R-M-20 zone in Yorba Linda?
No. Yorba Linda's use table does not allow it in R-M-20 (§ 18.10.080).
Can I have a single-family home in the R-A zone in Yorba Linda?
Yes. Yorba Linda's use table lists it as allowed in R-A (§ 18.10.080).
General information, not legal advice.
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