Pleasanton · Land use · Church or place of worship
Where is a church or other place of worship allowed in Pleasanton?
In Pleasanton, a church or other place of worship is allowed in 1 base zone (H-P-D) and needs a conditional use permit in 4 (A, R-1, RM and P) (Pleasanton use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: H-P-D
- Needs a permit: A, R-1, RM and P
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Pleasanton 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
Pleasanton's code calls this use “Churches, convents, monasteries, parish houses, parsonages, and other religious institutions”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| H-P-D Hillside Planned Development District | Allowed | § 18.76.020 |
| A Agricultural District | Needs a conditional use permit | § 18.28.040 |
| R-1 One-Family Residential Districts | Needs a conditional use permit | § 18.32.040 |
| RM Multi-Family Residential Districts | Needs a conditional use permit | § 18.36.040 |
| P Public and Institutional District | Needs a conditional use permit | § 18.56.040 |
What else applies
- State law: Federal law (RLUIPA) bars zoning rules that treat religious assembly worse than other assembly uses.
- Not covered here: Overlay districts (Core Area, Active Ground-Floor, SF service facilities) and specific plans (Downtown Specific Plan); Individual PUD plans (the PUD governs before Table 18.44.080); Some R-1 sub-districts (R-1-40,000 etc.) are merged under R-1; Zones that do not list a use in a list-style chapter (A, R-1, RM, P, Q, H-P-D) are left out for most uses; only table zones carry blank = no cells.. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Pleasanton
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a church or other place of worship in the A zone in Pleasanton?
Only with a conditional use permit. Pleasanton's use table lists it that way in A (Agricultural District) (§ 18.28.040).
Can I have a church or other place of worship in the H-P-D zone in Pleasanton?
Yes. Pleasanton's use table lists it as allowed in H-P-D (Hillside Planned Development District) (§ 18.76.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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