Lodi · Land use · Single-family home
Where is a single-family home allowed in Lodi?
In Lodi, a single-family home is allowed in 1 base zone (RLD), needs an use permit in 3 (RMD, RHD and MCO, 1 with a condition) and not allowed in 2 (Lodi use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: RLD
- Needs a permit: RMD, RHD and MCO
- Not allowed: DMU and MCE
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Lodi 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
Lodi's code calls this use “Single family dwellings (S5); Single family dwellings 1 (S7)”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| RLD | Allowed | § 17.18.030 |
| RMD | Needs an use permit | § 17.18.030 |
| RHD | Needs an use permit | § 17.18.030 |
| MCO | Needs an use permit — see note Note 1 (row label): (1) Structures in the MCO district that were permitted as single-family residential dwellings at the time of their construction and that were in existence as of January 1, 2020, are considered legal residential uses. Such structures may be converted to other uses allowed in the MCO zoning district, and converted back to single-family residential uses, after January 1, 2020. | § 17.22.030 |
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).
- Not covered here: RLD, RMD, RHD, DMU, MCE, MCO, PF: no shelter row (unlisted = not allowed). Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Lodi
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a single-family home in the RMD zone in Lodi?
Only with an use permit. Lodi's use table lists it that way in RMD (§ 17.18.030).
Can I have a single-family home in the DMU zone in Lodi?
No. Lodi's use table does not allow it in DMU (§ 17.22.030).
Can I have a single-family home in the RLD zone in Lodi?
Yes. Lodi's use table lists it as allowed in RLD (§ 17.18.030).
General information, not legal advice.
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