St Helena · Land use · Church or place of worship
Where is a church or other place of worship allowed in St Helena?
In St Helena, a church or other place of worship is allowed in 1 base zone (SC) and not allowed in 2 (St Helena use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: SC
- Not allowed: CB and MU
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the St Helena 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
St Helena's code calls this use “Church”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| SC | Allowed | § 17.17.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- "Community assembly" (not defined in the packet): MUP in CB, SC, MU (S2); CUP in BPO (S3); CUP in PQP (S5); not allowed in I, PR, OS. Residential tables list neither row.
- State law: Federal law (RLUIPA) bars zoning rules that treat religious assembly worse than other assembly uses.
- Not covered here: Zone names are not stated in the packet text; The packet text is a flattened PDF table: rows were read by hand and some cell footnotes are shown as superscripts. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in St Helena
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a church or other place of worship in the CB zone in St Helena?
No. St Helena's use table does not allow it in CB (§ 17.17.020).
Can I have a church or other place of worship in the SC zone in St Helena?
Yes. St Helena's use table lists it as allowed in SC (§ 17.17.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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