Patterson · Land use · Single-family home
Where is a single-family home allowed in Patterson?
In Patterson, a single-family home is allowed in 2 base zones (ER and DR) and needs a conditional use permit in 2 (MR and HR) (Patterson use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: ER and DR
- Needs a permit: MR and HR
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Patterson 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
Patterson's code calls this use “Single-family units”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ER | Allowed | § 18.38.030 |
| DR | Allowed | § 18.38.030 |
| MR | Needs a conditional use permit | § 18.38.030 |
| HR | Needs a conditional use permit | § 18.38.030 |
What else applies
- "Single-family units, attached": ER N, LR CUP, DR CUP, MR P, HR CUP. "Single-family, second units": P in ER, LR, DR, N in MR, HR.
- 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).
- Not covered here: Zone names are given in 18.38.020, 18.42.020, 18.46.020, 18.50.020, which are not in the packet; Meaning of the "(n,w)" marks on the LR column; Specific plan or planned development zones, if any. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Patterson
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a single-family home in the MR zone in Patterson?
Only with a conditional use permit. Patterson's use table lists it that way in MR (§ 18.38.030).
Can I have a single-family home in the ER zone in Patterson?
Yes. Patterson's use table lists it as allowed in ER (§ 18.38.030).
General information, not legal advice.
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