Oroville · Land use · Church or place of worship
Where is a church or other place of worship allowed in Oroville?
In Oroville, a church or other place of worship is allowed in 8 base zones (CN, C-1, C-2, OF, MXD and 3 more), needs an use permit in 17 (UR-10, UR-5, RA, RR-1, RR-20 and 12 more) and not allowed in 1 (Oroville use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: CN, C-1, C-2, OF, MXD, MXN, MXC and PQ
- Needs a permit: UR-10, UR-5, RA, RR-1, RR-20, RR-10, RL, R-1 and 9 more
- Not allowed: ABP
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Oroville 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
Oroville's code calls this use “Meeting facility—10,000 square feet or less of gross floor area”. 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.
The code defines “Meeting Facility”: “Any facility for public or private meetings, excluding commercial entertainment facilities. Meeting facilities include community centers, clubs, lodges, houses of worship, auditoriums, union halls and other uses of like kind or character. A meeting f” (§ 17.04.060)
| Zone | Status | Code |
|---|---|---|
| CN | Allowed | § 17.32.010 |
| C-1 | Allowed | § 17.32.010 |
| C-2 | Allowed | § 17.32.010 |
| OF | Allowed | § 17.32.010 |
| MXD | Allowed | § 17.34.020 |
| MXN Neighborhood Mixed-Use District | Allowed | § 17.34.020 |
| MXC Corridor Mixed-Use District | Allowed | § 17.34.020 |
| PQ | Allowed | § 17.40.010 |
| UR-10 | Needs an use permit | § 17.28.010 |
| UR-5 | Needs an use permit | § 17.28.010 |
| RA | Needs an use permit | § 17.28.010 |
| RR-1 | Needs an use permit | § 17.28.010 |
| RR-20 | Needs an use permit | § 17.28.010 |
| RR-10 | Needs an use permit | § 17.28.010 |
| RL | Needs an use permit | § 17.28.010 |
| R-1 | Needs an use permit | § 17.28.010 |
| R-2 Medium-density residential | Needs an use permit | § 17.28.010 |
| R-3 | Needs an use permit | § 17.28.010 |
| R-4 Urban-density residential | Needs an use permit | § 17.28.010 |
| RP | Needs an use permit | § 17.28.010 |
| CH | Needs an use permit | § 17.32.010 |
| CLM | Needs an use permit | § 17.32.010 |
| M-1 | Needs an use permit | § 17.36.010 |
| M-2 | Needs an use permit | § 17.36.010 |
| OS | Needs an use permit | § 17.40.010 |
Zones where it is not allowed
ABP.
What else applies
- More than 10,000 sq. ft.: S2 R-1..RP UP and the other seven "—" (UR-10, UR-5, RA, RR-1, RR-20, RR-10, RL); S3 CN "-", C-1 UP, C-2 P, CH "-", CLM UP, OF UP; S4 MXD UP, MXN UP, MXC P; S6 PQ P, OS "—". The S5 industrial table has one unsized "Meeting facility" row.
- 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 Oroville
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a church or other place of worship in the UR-10 zone in Oroville?
Only with an use permit. Oroville's use table lists it that way in UR-10 (§ 17.28.010).
Can I have a church or other place of worship in the ABP zone in Oroville?
No. Oroville's use table does not allow it in ABP (§ 17.36.010).
Can I have a church or other place of worship in the CN zone in Oroville?
Yes. Oroville's use table lists it as allowed in CN (§ 17.32.010).
General information, not legal advice.
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