Greenfield · Land use · Residential care home (7 or more)
Where is a residential care home for 7 or more people allowed in Greenfield?
In Greenfield, a residential care home for 7 or more people is allowed in 2 base zones (C-R and C-H, all with a condition), needs a conditional use permit in 2 (R-M and R-H) and not allowed in 9 (Greenfield use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: C-R and C-H
- Needs a permit: R-M and R-H
- Not allowed: A-V, R-E, R-L, C-N, P-O, I-L, I-H, P-QP and 1 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Greenfield 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 residential care home for 7 or more people can go
Greenfield's code calls this use “Residential care home, large”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| C-R Retail business | Allowed — see note Note 5: Not permitted, unless combined with mixed use facilities in compliance with the requirements set forth in section 17.42.030 ; or exception to mixed use facilities allowed by section 17.42.030 . | Division III — ZONING DISTRICTS, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
| C-H Highway commercial | Allowed — see note Note 29: Permitted only in zoning district with mixed use overlay (MUO); but subject to mixed use exception as allowed by section 17.42.030 . | Division III — ZONING DISTRICTS, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
| R-M Multiple-family residential (7 to 15 du/acre) | Needs a conditional use permit | Division III — ZONING DISTRICTS, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
| R-H High density infill (12 to 21 du/acre) | Needs a conditional use permit | Division III — ZONING DISTRICTS, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Standards for this use: § 17.88.020 Permit Requirements (residential care facilities serving more than six persons need a conditional use permit in R-M, R-H, C-R mixed use and C-H with MUO).
- "Residential care home, small" is permitted in R-E, R-L, R-M, R-H and (with notes) in C-R and C-H. "Residential care facilities" (CUP in C-N, C-R, C-H, note 3) and "Group residential, large/small" are separate rows.
- State law: A licensed care home for six or fewer residents is a residential use under state law (Health and Safety Code § 1566.3); this page covers larger homes.
- Not covered here: Overlay districts MUO, GWO, IPO, RCO are not base zones. Mixed-use overlay exceptions (§ 17.42.030) change some commercial cells; see notes 5 and 29.. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Greenfield
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a residential care home for 7 or more people in the R-M zone in Greenfield?
Only with a conditional use permit. Greenfield's use table lists it that way in R-M (Multiple-family residential (7 to 15 du/acre)) (Division III — ZONING DISTRICTS, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS).
Can I have a residential care home for 7 or more people in the A-V zone in Greenfield?
No. Greenfield's use table does not allow it in A-V (Artisan agricultural/visitor serving) (Division III — ZONING DISTRICTS, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS).
Can I have a residential care home for 7 or more people in the C-R zone in Greenfield?
Yes, with a condition. Greenfield's use table lists it as allowed in C-R (Retail business) (Division III — ZONING DISTRICTS, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS). The code adds a condition: “Not permitted, unless combined with mixed use facilities in compliance with the requirements set forth in section 17.42.030 ; or exception to mixed use facilities allowed by section 17.42.030 .”
General information, not legal advice.
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