Healdsburg · Land use · Live-work unit
Where is a live-work unit allowed in Healdsburg?
In Healdsburg, a live-work unit is allowed in 2 base zones (CD and CS), needs a conditional use permit in 1 (I) and not allowed in 1 (Healdsburg use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: CD and CS
- Needs a permit: I
- Not allowed: PR
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Healdsburg 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 live-work unit can go
Healdsburg's code calls this use “Live-work facilities”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CD | Allowed | § 20.08.145 |
| CS | Allowed | § 20.08.145 |
| I Industrial | Needs a conditional use permit | § 20.08.195 |
Zones where it is not allowed
PR.
What else applies
- Not covered here: Definitions (Chapter 20.28 Article IX) and use-specific regulations (HMC Chapter 20.20) are not in the packet; Overlays DC, HD, NEAP excluded (S13-S15). Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Healdsburg
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a live-work unit in the I zone in Healdsburg?
Only with a conditional use permit. Healdsburg's use table lists it that way in I (Industrial) (§ 20.08.195).
Can I have a live-work unit in the PR zone in Healdsburg?
No. Healdsburg's use table does not allow it in PR (§ 20.08.145).
Can I have a live-work unit in the CD zone in Healdsburg?
Yes. Healdsburg's use table lists it as allowed in CD (§ 20.08.145).
General information, not legal advice.
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