Eastvale · Land use · Church or place of worship
Where is a church or other place of worship allowed in Eastvale?
In Eastvale, a church or other place of worship is allowed in 13 base zones (A-1, A-2, R-2, R-3, PRD and 8 more), needs a conditional use permit in 2 (R-A and R-1) and not allowed in 4 (Eastvale use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: A-1, A-2, R-2, R-3, PRD, R-5, R-6, C-1/C-P and 5 more
- Needs a permit: R-A and R-1
- Not allowed: R-R, R-T, C-P-S and W-1
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Eastvale 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
Eastvale's code calls this use “Religious Institutions”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A-1 | Allowed | § 120.03.020 |
| A-2 | Allowed | § 120.03.020 |
| R-2 | Allowed | § 120.03.020 |
| R-3 | Allowed | § 120.03.020 |
| PRD | Allowed | § 120.03.020 |
| R-5 | Allowed | § 120.03.020 |
| R-6 | Allowed | § 120.03.020 |
| C-1/C-P | Allowed | § 120.03.030 |
| C-O | Allowed | § 120.03.030 |
| I-P | Allowed | § 120.03.030 |
| M-SC | Allowed | § 120.03.030 |
| M-M | Allowed | § 120.03.030 |
| M-H | Allowed | § 120.03.030 |
| R-A | Needs a conditional use permit | § 120.03.020 |
| R-1 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 120.03.020 |
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 Eastvale
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a church or other place of worship in the R-A zone in Eastvale?
Only with a conditional use permit. Eastvale's use table lists it that way in R-A (§ 120.03.020).
Can I have a church or other place of worship in the R-R zone in Eastvale?
No. Eastvale's use table does not allow it in R-R (§ 120.03.020).
Can I have a church or other place of worship in the A-1 zone in Eastvale?
Yes. Eastvale's use table lists it as allowed in A-1 (§ 120.03.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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