Fullerton · Land use · Church or place of worship
Where is a church or other place of worship allowed in Fullerton?
In Fullerton, a church or other place of worship is needs a conditional use permit in 13 (R-1, R-1P, R-2, R-2P, R-G and 8 more) (Fullerton use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: R-1, R-1P, R-2, R-2P, R-G, R-3R, R-3, R-3P and 5 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Fullerton 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
Fullerton's code calls this use “Religious institution”. 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-1 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 15.17.020 |
| R-1P | Needs a conditional use permit | § 15.17.020 |
| R-2 R-2 Zone | Needs a conditional use permit | § 15.17.020 |
| R-2P | Needs a conditional use permit | § 15.17.020 |
| R-G | Needs a conditional use permit | § 15.17.020 |
| R-3R | Needs a conditional use permit | § 15.17.020 |
| R-3 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 15.17.020 |
| R-3P | Needs a conditional use permit | § 15.17.020 |
| R-4 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 15.17.020 |
| O-P | Needs a conditional use permit | § 15.30.030 |
| G-C | Needs a conditional use permit | § 15.30.030 |
| C-3 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 15.30.030 |
| C-M | Needs a conditional use permit | § 15.30.030 |
What else applies
- Standards for this use: See § 15.55.030(E) / (D) (referenced; text not in packet).
- State law: Federal law (RLUIPA) bars zoning rules that treat religious assembly worse than other assembly uses.
- Not covered here: § 15.55.030 (conditions for special uses, cited for religious institution, private school, childcare center, bed and breakfast, RCFE, retirement complex) is not in the packet; only § 15.55.020 is; C-G (Commercial Greenbelt) is a specific plan with no use table; PRD and P-L lists were read only for these 16 uses. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Fullerton
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a church or other place of worship in the R-1 zone in Fullerton?
Only with a conditional use permit. Fullerton's use table lists it that way in R-1 (§ 15.17.020).
General information, not legal advice.
Ask about a church or other place of worship at an address in Fullerton
Ask GoCodebook what the zoning at a specific address allows and get an answer that cites the section.
Ask your question