Redding · Land use · Church or place of worship
Where is a church or other place of worship allowed in Redding?
In Redding, a church or other place of worship is allowed in 2 base zones (GO and GC, all with a condition) and needs a site development permit (board of administrative review) in 10 (RL, RE, RS, RM, LO and 5 more, 2 with a condition) (Redding use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: GO and GC
- Needs a permit: RL, RE, RS, RM, LO, NC, SC, RC and 2 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Redding 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
Redding'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 |
|---|---|---|
| GO General Office | Allowed — see note Note P: "P" designates permitted use classifications subject to the provisions of Schedules 18.32.030-A and 18.32.030-B. | § 18.32.020 |
| GC General Commercial | Allowed — see note Note P: "P" designates permitted use classifications subject to the provisions of Schedules 18.33.030-A and 18.33.030-B. | § 18.33.020 |
| RL Rural Lands | Needs a site development permit (board of administrative review) — see note Note Additional Regulations: Use permit required if over 10,000 sq ft | § 18.30.020 |
| RE Residential Estate | Needs a site development permit (board of administrative review) | § 18.31.020 |
| RS Residential Single-Family | Needs a site development permit (board of administrative review) | § 18.31.020 |
| RM Residential Multiple-Family | Needs a site development permit (board of administrative review) | § 18.31.020 |
| LO Limited Office | Needs a site development permit (board of administrative review) | § 18.32.020 |
| NC Neighborhood Commercial | Needs a site development permit (board of administrative review) | § 18.33.020 |
| SC Shopping Center | Needs a site development permit (board of administrative review) | § 18.33.020 |
| RC Regional Commercial | Needs a site development permit (board of administrative review) | § 18.33.020 |
| HC Heavy Commercial | Needs a site development permit (board of administrative review) | § 18.33.020 |
| PF Public Facilities | Needs a site development permit (board of administrative review) — see note Note 1: Use permit required if facility exceeds 30,000 square feet or 50 dwelling units. | § 18.36.030 |
What else applies
- Only RL prints the 10,000 sq ft use-permit remark; other districts print no size note.
- State law: Federal law (RLUIPA) bars zoning rules that treat religious assembly worse than other assembly uses.
- Not covered here: PD (Planned Development) district is named in the notes but its use table is not in the text; Zone sub-districts (RS-3, RS-3.5, RS-4, RM-6 to RM-30) share one column in the tables; only some limitations name them. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Redding
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a church or other place of worship in the RL zone in Redding?
Only with a site development permit (board of administrative review). Redding's use table lists it that way in RL (Rural Lands) (§ 18.30.020). The code adds a condition: “Use permit required if over 10,000 sq ft”
Can I have a church or other place of worship in the GO zone in Redding?
Yes, with a condition. Redding's use table lists it as allowed in GO (General Office) (§ 18.32.020). The code adds a condition: “"P" designates permitted use classifications subject to the provisions of Schedules 18.32.030-A and 18.32.030-B.”
General information, not legal advice.
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