Banning · Land use · Single-family home
Where is a single-family home allowed in Banning?
In Banning, a single-family home is allowed in 7 base zones (R/A, R/A/H, RR, RR/H, VLDR and 2 more), needs a conditional use permit in 1 (HDR) and not allowed in 2 (Banning use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: R/A, R/A/H, RR, RR/H, VLDR, LDR and MDR
- Needs a permit: HDR
- Not allowed: MHP and VHDR
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 single-family home can go
Banning's code calls this use “Single Family Dwelling”. 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 | § 17.08.020 |
| R/A/H | Allowed | § 17.08.020 |
| RR | Allowed | § 17.08.020 |
| RR/H | Allowed | § 17.08.020 |
| VLDR | Allowed | § 17.08.020 |
| LDR | Allowed | § 17.08.020 |
| MDR | Allowed | § 17.08.020 |
| HDR | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.08.020 |
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: 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 single-family home in the HDR zone in Banning?
Only with a conditional use permit. Banning's use table lists it that way in HDR (§ 17.08.020).
Can I have a single-family home in the MHP zone in Banning?
No. Banning's use table does not allow it in MHP (§ 17.08.020).
Can I have a single-family home in the R/A zone in Banning?
Yes. Banning's use table lists it as allowed in R/A (§ 17.08.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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