Pico Rivera · Land use · Single-family home
Where is a single-family home allowed in Pico Rivera?
In Pico Rivera, a single-family home is allowed in 6 base zones (R-E, S-F, R-I, R-M-M, R-M-H and 1 more) (Pico Rivera use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: R-E, S-F, R-I, R-M-M, R-M-H and PUD
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 a single-family home can go
Pico Rivera's code calls this use “Single-Unit Dwelling”. 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-E | Allowed | § 18.11.020 |
| S-F | Allowed | § 18.11.020 |
| R-I | Allowed | § 18.11.020 |
| R-M-M | Allowed | § 18.11.020 |
| R-M-H | Allowed | § 18.11.020 |
| PUD | Allowed | § 18.11.020 |
What else applies
- 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: 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 a single-family home in the R-E zone in Pico Rivera?
Yes. Pico Rivera's use table lists it as allowed in R-E (§ 18.11.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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