Rancho Cordova · Land use · Single-family home
Where is a single-family home allowed in Rancho Cordova?
In Rancho Cordova, a single-family home is allowed in 24 base zones (AG-80, AG-20, RR, ER, RD-1 and 19 more, 6 with a condition) and not allowed in 6 (Rancho Cordova use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: AG-80, AG-20, RR, ER, RD-1, RD-2, RD-3, RD-4 and 16 more
- Not allowed: HDR, OIMU, LIBP, POS, CS and T
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Rancho Cordova 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
Rancho Cordova's code calls this use “Dwelling, Single-Family”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AG-80 | Allowed | § 23.307.030 |
| AG-20 | Allowed | § 23.307.030 |
| RR | Allowed | § 23.310.030 |
| ER | Allowed | § 23.310.030 |
| RD-1 | Allowed | § 23.310.030 |
| RD-2 | Allowed | § 23.310.030 |
| RD-3 | Allowed | § 23.310.030 |
| RD-4 | Allowed | § 23.310.030 |
| RD-5 | Allowed | § 23.310.030 |
| RD-6 | Allowed | § 23.310.030 |
| RD-7 | Allowed | § 23.310.030 |
| RD-10 | Allowed | § 23.310.030 |
| RD-15 | Allowed | § 23.310.030 |
| RD-20 | Allowed | § 23.310.030 |
| RD-25 | Allowed | § 23.310.030 |
| RD-30 | Allowed | § 23.310.030 |
| MDR | Allowed | § 23.310.030 |
| RMH | Allowed | § 23.310.030 |
| RMU | Allowed — see note Note 1: See the density restrictions in the underlying zoning district. | § 23.313.030 |
| CMU | Allowed — see note Note 1: See the density restrictions in the underlying zoning district. Note 2: This use is permitted or permitted with a use permit as specified only in conjunction with the predominant use of the mixed-use district. In other words, this use is only allowed as part of an integrated development and not as a standalone use. Other uses in the table are allowed as standalone uses. | § 23.313.030 |
| OPMU | Allowed — see note Note 1: See the density restrictions in the underlying zoning district. Note 2: This use is permitted or permitted with a use permit as specified only in conjunction with the predominant use of the mixed-use district. In other words, this use is only allowed as part of an integrated development and not as a standalone use. Other uses in the table are allowed as standalone uses. | § 23.313.030 |
| VC | Allowed — see note Note 1: See the density restrictions in the underlying zoning district. | § 23.313.030 |
| LTC | Allowed — see note Note 1: See the density restrictions in the underlying zoning district. | § 23.313.030 |
| RTC | Allowed — see note Note 1: See the density restrictions in the underlying zoning district. | § 23.313.030 |
Zones where it is not allowed
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: Zone names are not stated in the packet text (Article 3 is repealed in the stored text). AUP: an administrative use permit may only be used for CEQA-exempt projects; otherwise a conditional use permit is required (S2 B). Special/overlay districts (specific plans, planned developments) have no table in the text.. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Rancho Cordova
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a single-family home in the HDR zone in Rancho Cordova?
No. Rancho Cordova's use table does not allow it in HDR (§ 23.310.030).
Can I have a single-family home in the AG-80 zone in Rancho Cordova?
Yes. Rancho Cordova's use table lists it as allowed in AG-80 (§ 23.307.030).
General information, not legal advice.
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