Yuba County · Land use · Single-family home
Where is a single-family home allowed in Yuba County?
In Yuba County, a single-family home is allowed in 9 base zones (AE, AR, RE Outside VGB, RR, RC and 4 more), needs an administrative use permit in 1 (AI) and not allowed in 3 (Yuba County use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: AE, AR, RE Outside VGB, RR, RC, RE Within VGB, RS, RM and 1 more
- Needs a permit: AI
- Not allowed: RH, EX and RPR
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Yuba County 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
Yuba County'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 |
|---|---|---|
| AE | Allowed | § 11.05.020 |
| AR | Allowed | § 11.05.020 |
| RE Outside VGB | Allowed | § 11.06.020 |
| RR | Allowed | § 11.06.020 |
| RC Rural Community | Allowed | § 11.06.020 |
| RE Within VGB | Allowed | § 11.07.020 |
| RS | Allowed | § 11.07.020 |
| RM | Allowed | § 11.07.020 |
| TP | Allowed | § 11.11.020 |
| AI | Needs an administrative use permit | § 11.05.020 |
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 (Planned Development): S8 says uses follow a valid PD plan or Specific Plan, no table.; Section 11.32.150 (lodging) and 11.32.xxx use standards are not in the packet.. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Yuba County
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a single-family home in the AI zone in Yuba County?
Only with an administrative use permit. Yuba County's use table lists it that way in AI (§ 11.05.020).
Can I have a single-family home in the RH zone in Yuba County?
No. Yuba County's use table does not allow it in RH (§ 11.07.020).
Can I have a single-family home in the AE zone in Yuba County?
Yes. Yuba County's use table lists it as allowed in AE (§ 11.05.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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