Porterville · Land use · Church or place of worship
Where is a church or other place of worship allowed in Porterville?
In Porterville, a church or other place of worship is needs a conditional use permit in 14 (RR, RS-1, RS-2, RM-1, RM-2 and 9 more) and not allowed in 9 (Porterville use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: RR, RS-1, RS-2, RM-1, RM-2, RM-3, D-MX, DRM-2 and 6 more
- Not allowed: AC, DR-N, DR-S, DR-D, D-PO, D-GC, D-PS, REC and 1 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Porterville 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
Porterville's code calls this use “Religious facilities”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| RR | Needs a conditional use permit | § 200.02 |
| RS-1 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 201.02 |
| RS-2 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 201.02 |
| RM-1 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 201.02 |
| RM-2 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 201.02 |
| RM-3 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 201.02 |
| D-MX | Needs a conditional use permit | § 202.02 |
| DRM-2 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 202.02 |
| DRM-3 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 202.02 |
| CN Commercial Neighborhood | Needs a conditional use permit | § 203.02 |
| CR | Needs a conditional use permit | § 203.02 |
| CG | Needs a conditional use permit | § 203.02 |
| CMX Commercial Mixed Use | Needs a conditional use permit | § 203.02 |
| PS Public and Open Space District | Needs a conditional use permit | § 205.02 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- State law: Federal law (RLUIPA) bars zoning rules that treat religious assembly worse than other assembly uses.
- Not covered here: PD district (S7); Chapter 701 use-classification definitions (not in packet); Section 301.03/301.04 Animal Keeping, 301.15, 301.18 not in packet. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Porterville
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a church or other place of worship in the RR zone in Porterville?
Only with a conditional use permit. Porterville's use table lists it that way in RR (§ 200.02).
Can I have a church or other place of worship in the AC zone in Porterville?
No. Porterville's use table does not allow it in AC (§ 200.02).
General information, not legal advice.
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