Santee · Land use · Residential care home (7 or more)
Where is a residential care home for 7 or more people allowed in Santee?
In Santee, a residential care home for 7 or more people is needs a conditional use permit in 5 (R-2, R-7, R-14, R-22 and R-30) and not allowed in 3 (Santee use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: R-2, R-7, R-14, R-22 and R-30
- Not allowed: HL, R-1 and R-1A
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Santee 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
Santee's code calls this use “6. Residential care facility: Nonaccessory—7 or more”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| R-2 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 13.10.030 |
| R-7 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 13.10.030 |
| R-14 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 13.10.030 |
| R-22 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 13.10.030 |
| R-30 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 13.10.030 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- 13.10.030(F)(9): general group care facilities need a conditional use permit; limited ones are allowed in residential zones.
- 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-B Residential Business district (inherits R-2 uses); PD planned development districts. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Santee
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a residential care home for 7 or more people in the R-2 zone in Santee?
Only with a conditional use permit. Santee's use table lists it that way in R-2 (§ 13.10.030).
Can I have a residential care home for 7 or more people in the HL zone in Santee?
No. Santee's use table does not allow it in HL (Hillside Limited) (§ 13.10.030).
General information, not legal advice.
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