Cloverdale · Land use · Residential care home (7 or more)
Where is a residential care home for 7 or more people allowed in Cloverdale?
In Cloverdale, a residential care home for 7 or more people is allowed in 4 base zones (R-R, R-1, R-2 and R-3) (Cloverdale use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: R-R, R-1, R-2 and R-3
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Cloverdale 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
Cloverdale's code calls this use “Residential care facility (including facilities for the elderly) (7 or more persons) 5”. 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-R | Allowed | § 18.04.040 |
| R-1 | Allowed | § 18.04.040 |
| R-2 | Allowed | § 18.04.040 |
| R-3 | Allowed | § 18.04.040 |
What else applies
- The 6-or-fewer row has the same statuses (P in all four). Other rows: "Convalescent home" NP, C, C, C. S2 unsized row (DTC NP, TOD PP, O-R PP, G-C C, S-C C) not used.
- 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.
- Overlay zones and specific plans can change the answer for a lot.
Other uses in Cloverdale
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a residential care home for 7 or more people in the R-R zone in Cloverdale?
Yes. Cloverdale's use table lists it as allowed in R-R (§ 18.04.040).
General information, not legal advice.
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