Buellton · Land use · Church or place of worship
Where is a church or other place of worship allowed in Buellton?
In Buellton, a church or other place of worship is needs a conditional use permit in 9 (RS, RM, PRD, MHP, CN and 4 more) and not allowed in 2 (Buellton use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: RS, RM, PRD, MHP, CN, CR, CS, M and 1 more
- Not allowed: OS and PQP
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Buellton 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
Buellton's code calls this use “Churches”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| RS Single-family residential | Needs a conditional use permit | § 19.02.110 |
| RM Residential multifamily | Needs a conditional use permit | § 19.02.110 |
| PRD Planned residential development | Needs a conditional use permit | § 19.02.110 |
| MHP Mobilehome park | Needs a conditional use permit | § 19.02.110 |
| CN Neighborhood commercial | Needs a conditional use permit | § 19.02.210 |
| CR General commercial | Needs a conditional use permit | § 19.02.210 |
| CS Service commercial | Needs a conditional use permit | § 19.02.210 |
| M Manufacturing / industrial | Needs a conditional use permit | § 19.02.210 |
| REC | Needs a conditional use permit | § 19.02.310 |
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.
- Overlay zones and specific plans can change the answer for a lot.
Other uses in Buellton
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a church or other place of worship in the RS zone in Buellton?
Only with a conditional use permit. Buellton's use table lists it that way in RS (Single-family residential) (§ 19.02.110).
Can I have a church or other place of worship in the OS zone in Buellton?
No. Buellton's use table does not allow it in OS (§ 19.02.310).
General information, not legal advice.
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