Taft · Land use · Church or place of worship
Where is a church or other place of worship allowed in Taft?
In Taft, a church or other place of worship is needs a conditional use permit in 8 (RS, R-1, R-2, R-3, MU and 3 more) (Taft use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: RS, R-1, R-2, R-3, MU, GC, I and A
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Taft 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
Taft's code calls this use “Churches”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| RS | Needs a conditional use permit | § 6-4-3 |
| R-1 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 6-4-3 |
| R-2 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 6-4-3 |
| R-3 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 6-4-3 |
| MU Mixed Use | Needs a conditional use permit | § 6-5-3 |
| GC General Commercial | Needs a conditional use permit | § 6-5-3 |
| I Industrial Zone District | Needs a conditional use permit | § 6-6-3 |
| A | Needs a conditional use permit | § 6-7-3 |
What else applies
- Row text varies: 'Churches, synagogues, mosques, temples' (commercial), 'Churches, clubs, lodges, fraternities and sorority headquarters' (industrial), 'Church' (agricultural).
- State law: Federal law (RLUIPA) bars zoning rules that treat religious assembly worse than other assembly uses.
- Overlay zones and specific plans can change the answer for a lot.
Other uses in Taft
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a church or other place of worship in the RS zone in Taft?
Only with a conditional use permit. Taft's use table lists it that way in RS (§ 6-4-3).
General information, not legal advice.
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