Corte Madera · Land use · Church or place of worship
Where is a church or other place of worship allowed in Corte Madera?
In Corte Madera, a church or other place of worship is needs a conditional use permit (chapter 18.26) in 5 (O, C-1, C-2, MX-1 and P/SP) (Corte Madera use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: O, C-1, C-2, MX-1 and P/SP
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Corte Madera 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
Corte Madera's code calls this use “Churches (O); Churches and other religious institutions not providing sleeping accommodations (C-1, C-2); ... without sleeping facilities (MX-1); places of religious assembly (P/SP)”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| O Professional and Administrative Office | Needs a conditional use permit (chapter 18.26) | § 18.10.030 |
| C-1 Local Shopping | Needs a conditional use permit (chapter 18.26) | § 18.12.020 |
| C-2 Regional Shopping | Needs a conditional use permit (chapter 18.26) | § 18.12.020 |
| MX-1 Mixed Use 1 | Needs a conditional use permit (chapter 18.26) | § 18.13.020 |
| P/SP Public and Semipublic Facilities | Needs a conditional use permit (chapter 18.26) | § 18.16.310 |
What else applies
- State law: Federal law (RLUIPA) bars zoning rules that treat religious assembly worse than other assembly uses.
- Not covered here: Zones whose chapter is not in the packet. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Corte Madera
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a church or other place of worship in the O zone in Corte Madera?
Only with a conditional use permit (chapter 18.26). Corte Madera's use table lists it that way in O (Professional and Administrative Office) (§ 18.10.030).
General information, not legal advice.
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