Reedley · Land use · Residential care home (7 or more)
Where is a residential care home for 7 or more people allowed in Reedley?
In Reedley, a residential care home for 7 or more people is allowed in 2 base zones (CO and PO), needs a conditional use permit in 4 (RE, R-1, MDR and HDR) and not allowed in 3 (Reedley use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: CO and PO
- Needs a permit: RE, R-1, MDR and HDR
- Not allowed: CN, CC and CS
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Reedley 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 residential care home for 7 or more people can go
Reedley's code calls this use “Community Care Facility, Large (7 or more persons)”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CO Office Commercial | Allowed | Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
| PO Professional Office | Allowed | Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
| RE Residential Estate | Needs a conditional use permit | Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
| R-1 Low Density Residential (R-1-6, R-1-7, R-1-9, R-1-12 and R-1(SP) share one table column) | Needs a conditional use permit | Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
| MDR Medium Density Residential | Needs a conditional use permit | Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
| HDR High Density Residential | Needs a conditional use permit | Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Community Care Facility, Small (up to 6 persons) is allowed by right in RE, R-1, MDR, HDR, CO, PO, RCO, UR
- State law: A licensed care home for six or fewer residents is a residential use under state law (Health and Safety Code § 1566.3); this page covers larger homes.
- Not covered here: R-1 sub-districts are not separated in the use table (one R-1 column). Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Reedley
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a residential care home for 7 or more people in the RE zone in Reedley?
Only with a conditional use permit. Reedley's use table lists it that way in RE (Residential Estate) (Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS).
Can I have a residential care home for 7 or more people in the CN zone in Reedley?
No. Reedley's use table does not allow it in CN (Neighborhood Commercial) (Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS).
Can I have a residential care home for 7 or more people in the CO zone in Reedley?
Yes. Reedley's use table lists it as allowed in CO (Office Commercial) (Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS).
General information, not legal advice.
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