Rancho Mirage · Land use · Single-family home
Where is a single-family home allowed in Rancho Mirage?
In Rancho Mirage, a single-family home is needs a development plan permit (ch. 17.42) in 6 (HR, R-E, R-L-2, R-L-3, R-M and 1 more, all with a condition) and not allowed in 1 (Rancho Mirage use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: HR, R-E, R-L-2, R-L-3, R-M and R-H
- Not allowed: MHP
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Rancho Mirage 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 Mirage's code calls this use “Custom Single-Family Residences (2)”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| HR | Needs a development plan permit (ch. 17.42) — see note Note 2: See Section 17.90.020 for definitions of the land uses listed. | § 17.08.012 |
| R-E | Needs a development plan permit (ch. 17.42) — see note Note 2: See Section 17.90.020 for definitions of the land uses listed. | § 17.08.012 |
| R-L-2 | Needs a development plan permit (ch. 17.42) — see note Note 2: See Section 17.90.020 for definitions of the land uses listed. | § 17.08.012 |
| R-L-3 | Needs a development plan permit (ch. 17.42) — see note Note 2: See Section 17.90.020 for definitions of the land uses listed. | § 17.08.012 |
| R-M | Needs a development plan permit (ch. 17.42) — see note Note 2: See Section 17.90.020 for definitions of the land uses listed. | § 17.08.012 |
| R-H | Needs a development plan permit (ch. 17.42) — see note Note 2: See Section 17.90.020 for definitions of the land uses listed. | § 17.08.012 |
Zones where it is not allowed
MHP.
What else applies
- "Production Single-Family Residences (2)": same D cells (review authority CC). "Custom Single-Family Residence Overheight and Two Story": D in HR to R-H (CC). Blank cells mean "Use not allowed". Not listed in commercial or industrial tables.
- 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: Specific plans and PD/PC areas, if any; OS and P zones: no matrix, only a list of uses in 17.12.020; Zone names for HR, R-E, R-L-2, R-L-3, R-M, R-H, MHP, C-N, C-G, C-C, O, M-U, Rs-H, I-L, R-I-C are not stated in the packet. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Rancho Mirage
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a single-family home in the HR zone in Rancho Mirage?
Only with a development plan permit (ch. 17.42). Rancho Mirage's use table lists it that way in HR (§ 17.08.012). The code adds a condition: “See Section 17.90.020 for definitions of the land uses listed.”
Can I have a single-family home in the MHP zone in Rancho Mirage?
No. Rancho Mirage's use table does not allow it in MHP (§ 17.08.012).
General information, not legal advice.
Ask about a single-family home at an address in Rancho Mirage
Ask GoCodebook what the zoning at a specific address allows and get an answer that cites the section.
Ask your question