Brawley · Land use · Church or place of worship
Where is a church or other place of worship allowed in Brawley?
In Brawley, a church or other place of worship is allowed in 4 base zones (C-P, C-1, C-2 and C-3), needs a conditional use permit (planning commission) in 7 (R-A, R-E, R-1, R-2, R-3 and 2 more) and not allowed in 2 (Brawley use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: C-P, C-1, C-2 and C-3
- Needs a permit: R-A, R-E, R-1, R-2, R-3, M-1 and M-2
- Not allowed: MHS and MHP
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Brawley 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 church or other place of worship can go
Brawley's code calls this use “Churches, temples, house of religious worship”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| C-P | Allowed Code row: “Churches, temple and other places of worship” | § 27.82 |
| C-1 | Allowed Code row: “Churches, temple and other places of worship” | § 27.82 |
| C-2 | Allowed Code row: “Churches, temple and other places of worship” | § 27.82 |
| C-3 | Allowed Code row: “Churches, temple and other places of worship” | § 27.82 |
| R-A | Needs a conditional use permit (planning commission) | § 27.72 |
| R-E | Needs a conditional use permit (planning commission) | § 27.72 |
| R-1 | Needs a conditional use permit (planning commission) | § 27.72 |
| R-2 | Needs a conditional use permit (planning commission) | § 27.72 |
| R-3 | Needs a conditional use permit (planning commission) | § 27.72 |
| M-1 | Needs a conditional use permit (planning commission) Code row: “Churches, temples and other places of worship” | § 27.92 |
| M-2 | Needs a conditional use permit (planning commission) Code row: “Churches, temples and other places of worship” | § 27.92 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- State law: Federal law (RLUIPA) bars zoning rules that treat religious assembly worse than other assembly uses.
- Not covered here: P-D (planned development) zones. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Brawley
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a church or other place of worship in the R-A zone in Brawley?
Only with a conditional use permit (planning commission). Brawley's use table lists it that way in R-A (§ 27.72).
Can I have a church or other place of worship in the MHS zone in Brawley?
No. Brawley's use table does not allow it in MHS (§ 27.72).
Can I have a church or other place of worship in the C-P zone in Brawley?
Yes. Brawley's use table lists it as allowed in C-P (§ 27.82).
General information, not legal advice.
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