Pico Rivera · Land use · Senior or assisted living
Where is senior housing or assisted living allowed in Pico Rivera?
In Pico Rivera, senior housing or assisted living is needs a conditional use permit in 5 (R-M-M, R-M-H, P-A, C-C and C-G) and not allowed in 6 (Pico Rivera use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: R-M-M, R-M-H, P-A, C-C and C-G
- Not allowed: R-E, S-F, R-I, PUD, C-M and CPD
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Pico Rivera 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
Pico Rivera's code calls this use “Assisted Living”. 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-M-M | Needs a conditional use permit | § 18.11.020 |
| R-M-H | Needs a conditional use permit | § 18.11.020 |
| P-A | Needs a conditional use permit | § 18.12.020 |
| C-C | Needs a conditional use permit | § 18.12.020 |
| C-G | Needs a conditional use permit | § 18.12.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- 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: Overlay zones and specific plans named in Table 18.10.010.A (not in packet). Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Pico Rivera
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have senior housing or assisted living in the R-M-M zone in Pico Rivera?
Only with a conditional use permit. Pico Rivera's use table lists it that way in R-M-M (§ 18.11.020).
Can I have senior housing or assisted living in the R-E zone in Pico Rivera?
No. Pico Rivera's use table does not allow it in R-E (§ 18.11.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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