Temple City · Land use · Single-family home
Where is a single-family home allowed in Temple City?
In Temple City, a single-family home is allowed in 4 base zones (R-1, R-2, R-3 and MU-L) and not allowed in 1 (Temple City use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: R-1, R-2, R-3 and MU-L
- Not allowed: MU-M
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Temple City 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 single-family home can go
Temple City's code calls this use “Single-family dwellings / Single Family Residential”. 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-1 R-1 Zone District | Allowed | § 9-1G-11 |
| R-2 R-2 Zone District | Allowed | § 9-1G-21 |
| R-3 R-3 Zone District | Allowed | § 9-1G-31 |
| MU-L Mixed-Use Low | Allowed | § 9-1H-2 |
Zones where it is not allowed
MU-M.
What else applies
- Commercial zones NC/LTC/DC and the Industrial zone list no dwellings. OS/IS lists a generic "Residential Uses" N row (not used).
- State law: State law lets most single-family lots add an ADU and a JADU (California ADU law) and a second home or a lot split under SB 9 (Gov. Code § 65852.21).
- Not covered here: Zone names of MU-L, MU-M, NC, LTC, DC are not stated in the packet; The Industrial zone is a single-column table with no zone symbol in the packet (called "I" here); Any other zones of Temple City outside Articles 9-1G to 9-1K. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Temple City
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a single-family home in the MU-M zone in Temple City?
No. Temple City's use table does not allow it in MU-M (Mixed-Use Medium) (§ 9-1H-2).
Can I have a single-family home in the R-1 zone in Temple City?
Yes. Temple City's use table lists it as allowed in R-1 (R-1 Zone District) (§ 9-1G-11).
General information, not legal advice.
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