Loma Linda · Land use · Single-family home
Where is a single-family home allowed in Loma Linda?
In Loma Linda, a single-family home is allowed in 7 base zones (R-1, R-2, HR-C, HR-LD, HR-MD and 2 more) and needs a conditional use permit in 2 (R-3 and R-4) (Loma Linda use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: R-1, R-2, HR-C, HR-LD, HR-MD, HR-RE and HR-VL
- Needs a permit: R-3 and R-4
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 single-family home can go
Loma Linda's code calls this use “Single-Family Dwelling”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| R-1 Single-Family Residential | Allowed | § 17.32.020 |
| R-2 Medium Density Residential | Allowed | § 17.32.020 |
| HR-C | Allowed | § 17.36.020 |
| HR-LD | Allowed | § 17.36.020 |
| HR-MD | Allowed | § 17.36.020 |
| HR-RE | Allowed | § 17.36.020 |
| HR-VL | Allowed | § 17.36.020 |
| 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 |
What else applies
- R-3 and R-4 show CUP for single-family dwellings, as written in Table 2-1.
- 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).
- 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 single-family home in the R-3 zone in Loma Linda?
Only with a conditional use permit. Loma Linda's use table lists it that way in R-3 (High Density Residential) (§ 17.32.020).
Can I have a single-family home in the R-1 zone in Loma Linda?
Yes. Loma Linda's use table lists it as allowed in R-1 (Single-Family Residential) (§ 17.32.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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