Grand Terrace · Land use · Church or place of worship
Where is a church or other place of worship allowed in Grand Terrace?
In Grand Terrace, a church or other place of worship is needs a conditional use permit in 6 (RH, R1-20, R1-10, R1-7.2, R2 and 1 more, all with a condition) and not allowed in 2 (Grand Terrace use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: RH, R1-20, R1-10, R1-7.2, R2 and R3
- Not allowed: R3-S and R3-20/R3-24
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Grand Terrace 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
Grand Terrace's code calls this use “Churches (Minimum Three-Acre Parcel) e”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| RH | Needs a conditional use permit — see note Note e: Notwithstanding anything indicating otherwise in this Table, this use is prohibited on a parcel that was created by an urban lot split, pursuant to Subsection 17.30.050 (A). | § 18.10.030 |
| R1-20 | Needs a conditional use permit — see note Note e: Notwithstanding anything indicating otherwise in this Table, this use is prohibited on a parcel that was created by an urban lot split, pursuant to Subsection 17.30.050 (A). | § 18.10.030 |
| R1-10 Low Density Single Family Residential | Needs a conditional use permit — see note Note e: Notwithstanding anything indicating otherwise in this Table, this use is prohibited on a parcel that was created by an urban lot split, pursuant to Subsection 17.30.050 (A). | § 18.10.030 |
| R1-7.2 | Needs a conditional use permit — see note Note e: Notwithstanding anything indicating otherwise in this Table, this use is prohibited on a parcel that was created by an urban lot split, pursuant to Subsection 17.30.050 (A). | § 18.10.030 |
| R2 | Needs a conditional use permit — see note Note e: Notwithstanding anything indicating otherwise in this Table, this use is prohibited on a parcel that was created by an urban lot split, pursuant to Subsection 17.30.050 (A). | § 18.10.030 |
| R3 | Needs a conditional use permit — see note Note e: Notwithstanding anything indicating otherwise in this Table, this use is prohibited on a parcel that was created by an urban lot split, pursuant to Subsection 17.30.050 (A). | § 18.10.030 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Row label requires a minimum three-acre parcel. Nonresidential table has no church row; "General assembly facilities (other than church facilities)" is P only in AP (not used).
- State law: Federal law (RLUIPA) bars zoning rules that treat religious assembly worse than other assembly uses.
- Not covered here: AG overlay Table 18.53.020 (not in the text); blank cells in the residential table are left out; the residential table does not say blank = prohibited. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Grand Terrace
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a church or other place of worship in the RH zone in Grand Terrace?
Only with a conditional use permit. Grand Terrace's use table lists it that way in RH (§ 18.10.030). The code adds a condition: “Notwithstanding anything indicating otherwise in this Table, this use is prohibited on a parcel that was created by an urban lot split, pursuant to Subsection 17.30.050 (A).”
Can I have a church or other place of worship in the R3-S zone in Grand Terrace?
No. Grand Terrace's use table does not allow it in R3-S (§ 18.10.030).
General information, not legal advice.
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