Loma Linda · Land use · Church or place of worship
Where is a church or other place of worship allowed in Loma Linda?
In Loma Linda, a church or other place of worship is allowed in 1 base zone (I-HC) and needs a conditional use permit in 11 (R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, B-P and 6 more) (Loma Linda use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: I-HC
- Needs a permit: R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, B-P, CO, C-1, C-2 and 3 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Loma Linda 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
Loma Linda's code calls this use “Places of Religious Assembly”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| I-HC Institutional-Health Care | Allowed | § 17.44.020 |
| R-1 Single-Family Residential | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.32.020 |
| R-2 Medium Density Residential | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.32.020 |
| R-3 High Density Residential | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.32.020 |
| R-4 Very High Density Residential | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.32.020 |
| B-P Business Park | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.40.020 |
| CO Office Commercial | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.40.020 |
| C-1 Neighborhood Commercial | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.40.020 |
| C-2 General Commercial | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.40.020 |
| CM Commercial Manufacturing | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.40.020 |
| OS Open Space | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.44.020 |
| PF Public Facility | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.44.020 |
What else applies
- Separate row 'Places of Public Assembly'.
- State law: Federal law (RLUIPA) bars zoning rules that treat religious assembly worse than other assembly uses.
- Overlay zones and specific plans can change the answer for a lot.
Other uses in Loma Linda
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a church or other place of worship in the R-1 zone in Loma Linda?
Only with a conditional use permit. Loma Linda's use table lists it that way in R-1 (Single-Family Residential) (§ 17.32.020).
Can I have a church or other place of worship in the I-HC zone in Loma Linda?
Yes. Loma Linda's use table lists it as allowed in I-HC (Institutional-Health Care) (§ 17.44.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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