Banning · Land use · Residential care home (7 or more)
Where is a residential care home for 7 or more people allowed in Banning?
In Banning, a residential care home for 7 or more people is needs a conditional use permit in 3 (MDR, HDR and VHDR) and not allowed in 7 (Banning use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: MDR, HDR and VHDR
- Not allowed: R/A, R/A/H, RR, RR/H, VLDR, LDR and MHP
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Banning 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 residential care home for 7 or more people can go
Banning's code calls this use “Residential Care Facility/Group Home, Large”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| MDR | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.08.020 |
| HDR | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.08.020 |
| VHDR | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.08.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- "Small, Licensed" is permitted (P) in all residential zones; "Small, Unlicensed" needs a CUP in MDR, HDR, VHDR and is prohibited elsewhere.
- State law: A licensed care home for six or fewer residents is a residential use under state law (Health and Safety Code § 1566.3); this page covers larger homes.
- Not covered here: Commercial, industrial and other base districts (not in the text); only residential, public facilities and open space tables are present. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Banning
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a residential care home for 7 or more people in the MDR zone in Banning?
Only with a conditional use permit. Banning's use table lists it that way in MDR (§ 17.08.020).
Can I have a residential care home for 7 or more people in the R/A zone in Banning?
No. Banning's use table does not allow it in R/A (§ 17.08.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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