Martinez · Land use · Senior or assisted living
Where is senior housing or assisted living allowed in Martinez?
In Martinez, senior housing or assisted living is allowed in 3 base zones (AV/R-20, AV/R-40 and AV/A-5) and not allowed in 2 (Martinez use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: AV/R-20, AV/R-40 and AV/A-5
- Not allowed: DS and C
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Martinez Municipal Code use tables (read October 2026). Base zones only. General information, not legal advice — check with the city before you apply.
Zones where senior housing or assisted living can go
Martinez's code calls this use “Residential congregate care facility”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AV/R-20 Alhambra Valley R-20 | Allowed | § 22.29.040 |
| AV/R-40 Alhambra Valley R-40 | Allowed | § 22.29.040 |
| AV/A-5 Alhambra Valley A-5 | Allowed | § 22.29.040 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Nursing homes: CUP in R districts (S4 B), P in PA (S7 D). Group care and rehabilitation facilities: CUP in PA, NC, CC, SC. Not assisted living, not used.
- State law: A licensed care home for six or fewer residents is a residential use under state law (Health and Safety Code § 1566.3) and is allowed wherever homes are.
- Not covered here: Individual codes of the RR and Agricultural districts and other R districts (R-20, R-40 ... implied by the ECD table) are not named in the packet; Chapter 22.04 (definitions), 22.34.230 (homeless shelters), 22.43 (ADUs), 22.58 (small animals) are not in the packet; ECD districts: only chapter-wide lists; not used. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Martinez
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have senior housing or assisted living in the DS zone in Martinez?
No. Martinez's use table does not allow it in DS (Downtown Shoreline) (§ 22.23.040).
Can I have senior housing or assisted living in the AV/R-20 zone in Martinez?
Yes. Martinez's use table lists it as allowed in AV/R-20 (Alhambra Valley R-20) (§ 22.29.040).
General information, not legal advice.
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