Corcoran · Land use · Single-family home
Where is a single-family home allowed in Corcoran?
In Corcoran, a single-family home is allowed in 4 base zones (RA, R-1, RM and PO) and needs an administrative review and permit in 6 (CN, CC, CH, CD, CO and 1 more) (Corcoran use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: RA, R-1, RM and PO
- Needs a permit: CN, CC, CH, CD, CO and CS
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Corcoran 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
Corcoran's code calls this use “One-family / 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 |
|---|---|---|
| RA Residential Acreage District | Allowed | § 11-7-2 |
| R-1 Single-Family Residential District | Allowed | § 11-8-2 |
| RM Multi-Family Residential District | Allowed | § 11-9-2 |
| PO Professional Office District | Allowed | § 11-11-2 |
| CN | Needs an administrative review and permit Code row: “Single-family dwellings on existing lots” | § 11-12-2 |
| CC | Needs an administrative review and permit Code row: “Single-family dwellings on existing lots” | § 11-12-2 |
| CH | Needs an administrative review and permit Code row: “Single-family dwellings on existing lots” | § 11-12-2 |
| CD | Needs an administrative review and permit Code row: “Single-family dwellings on existing lots” | § 11-12-2 |
| CO | Needs an administrative review and permit Code row: “Single-family dwellings on existing lots” | § 11-12-2 |
| CS | Needs an administrative review and permit Code row: “Single-family dwellings on existing lots” | § 11-12-2 |
What else applies
- Commercial zones: row is 'Single-family dwellings on existing lots'. A district: 'One one-family dwelling which is incidental to a permitted use' (S4 B), left out. R-1 and RM also allow 'Single-family dwellings when all street improvements are not yet completed' by administrative approval (S11 E, S14 E).
- 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: IL and IH industrial districts (named in 11-23-3, no use text in packet); Chapter 10 / mobile home provisions; R-1-6 and R-1-10 subdistricts mentioned in 11-8-3 J; PUD (Chapter 23) is an overlay-like process, not a base zone. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Corcoran
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a single-family home in the CN zone in Corcoran?
Only with an administrative review and permit. Corcoran's use table lists it that way in CN (§ 11-12-2).
Can I have a single-family home in the RA zone in Corcoran?
Yes. Corcoran's use table lists it as allowed in RA (Residential Acreage District) (§ 11-7-2).
General information, not legal advice.
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