Goleta · Land use · Single-family home
Where is a single-family home allowed in Goleta?
In Goleta, a single-family home is allowed in 5 base zones (RS, RP, RM, RH and AG) and not allowed in 3 (Goleta use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: RS, RP, RM, RH and AG
- Not allowed: RMHP, OSPR and OSAR
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Goleta 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
Goleta's code calls this use “Single-Unit Dwelling, Detached”. 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.
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- 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).
- Overlay zones and specific plans can change the answer for a lot.
Other uses in Goleta
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a single-family home in the RMHP zone in Goleta?
No. Goleta's use table does not allow it in RMHP (Residential—Mobile Home Park) (Part II — Base Zoning District Standards and Allowed Uses).
Can I have a single-family home in the RS zone in Goleta?
Yes. Goleta's use table lists it as allowed in RS (Single Family Residential) (Part II — Base Zoning District Standards and Allowed Uses).
General information, not legal advice.
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