American Canyon · Land use · Single-family home
Where is a single-family home allowed in American Canyon?
In American Canyon, a single-family home is allowed in 7 base zones (RRH, RE, RR, RS, RM and 2 more, 2 with a condition) and not allowed in 6 (American Canyon use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: RRH, RE, RR, RS, RM, RH and REC
- Not allowed: CN, CC, LI, GI, OS and OS-CRW
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the American Canyon 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
American Canyon's code calls this use “Single-family residential - 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 |
|---|---|---|
| RRH | Allowed | Division 2 — ZONING DISTRICT PERMITTED USES AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
| RE Residential Estate | Allowed | Division 2 — ZONING DISTRICT PERMITTED USES AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
| RR Rural Residential | Allowed | Division 2 — ZONING DISTRICT PERMITTED USES AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
| RS Suburban Residential | Allowed | Division 2 — ZONING DISTRICT PERMITTED USES AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
| RM Medium Residential | Allowed — see note Note 2: GP Policy 1.8.3 | Division 2 — ZONING DISTRICT PERMITTED USES AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
| RH High Residential | Allowed — see note Note 2: GP Policy 1.8.3 | Division 2 — ZONING DISTRICT PERMITTED USES AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
| REC | Allowed | Division 2 — ZONING DISTRICT PERMITTED USES AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- 'Semidetached' and 'Townhouses' are separate rows (semidetached: RR P note 3, RS P note 4, RM P, RH P).
- 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).
- Overlay zones and specific plans can change the answer for a lot.
Other uses in American Canyon
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a single-family home in the CN zone in American Canyon?
No. American Canyon's use table does not allow it in CN (Neighborhood Commercial) (Division 2 — ZONING DISTRICT PERMITTED USES AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS).
Can I have a single-family home in the RRH zone in American Canyon?
Yes. American Canyon's use table lists it as allowed in RRH (Division 2 — ZONING DISTRICT PERMITTED USES AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS).
General information, not legal advice.
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