Paso Robles · Land use · Residential care home (7 or more)
Where is a residential care home for 7 or more people allowed in Paso Robles?
In Paso Robles, a residential care home for 7 or more people is needs a conditional use permit in 5 (R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4 and R-5) and not allowed in 15 (Paso Robles use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4 and R-5
- Not allowed: R-A, OP, CP, C-1, C-2, C-3, RC, RL and 7 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Paso Robles 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 residential care home for 7 or more people can go
Paso Robles's code calls this use “Residential care—General”. 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 | Needs a conditional use permit | Article 3 — ZONING DISTRICTS, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
| R-2 Low Density Multi-Family Residential | Needs a conditional use permit | Article 3 — ZONING DISTRICTS, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
| R-3 Medium Density Multi-Family Residential | Needs a conditional use permit | Article 3 — ZONING DISTRICTS, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
| R-4 Medium High Density Multi-Family Residential | Needs a conditional use permit | Article 3 — ZONING DISTRICTS, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
| R-5 High Density Multi-Unit Family Residential | Needs a conditional use permit | Article 3 — ZONING DISTRICTS, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Standards for this use: Section 21.69.200 (Residential Care Facilities).
- 'Residential care—Limited' (P in R-A, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, OP, AG, POS) is the small-home row. Size thresholds are in Section 21.69.200 (not in packet).
- State law: A licensed care home for six or fewer residents is a residential use under state law (Health and Safety Code § 1566.3); this page covers larger homes.
- Overlay zones and specific plans can change the answer for a lot.
Other uses in Paso Robles
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a residential care home for 7 or more people in the R-1 zone in Paso Robles?
Only with a conditional use permit. Paso Robles's use table lists it that way in R-1 (Single Family Residential) (Article 3 — ZONING DISTRICTS, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS).
Can I have a residential care home for 7 or more people in the R-A zone in Paso Robles?
No. Paso Robles's use table does not allow it in R-A (Residential Agriculture) (Article 3 — ZONING DISTRICTS, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS).
General information, not legal advice.
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