Upland · Land use · Live-work unit
Where is a live-work unit allowed in Upland?
In Upland, a live-work unit is allowed in 2 base zones (C/R-MU and B/R-MU), needs a conditional use permit in 4 (NC, HC, RC and OP) and not allowed in 16 (Upland use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: C/R-MU and B/R-MU
- Needs a permit: NC, HC, RC and OP
- Not allowed: RS-20, RS-15, RS-10, RS-7.5, RS-4, RS-MH, RM-10, RM-20 and 8 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Upland 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 live-work unit can go
Upland's code calls this use “Commercial Live-Work”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| C/R-MU | Allowed | § 17.05.020 |
| B/R-MU | Allowed | § 17.05.020 |
| NC Neighborhood Commercial | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.06.020 |
| HC Highway Commercial | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.06.020 |
| RC Regional Commercial | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.06.020 |
| OP Office Professional | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.06.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Row "Industrial Live-Work": mixed-use table C/R-MU "—", B/R-MU P, C/O-MU "—", C/I-MU P; "—" in residential, commercial, industrial and special zones. § 17.28.040: permitted in C/R-MU and B/R-MU, conditionally permitted in C/O-MU and C/I-MU.
- Not covered here: Title 18 legacy specific-plan zone chapters (see zones); Animal keeping for non-commercial purposes: "See Title 6 of the Upland Municipal Code" (not in packet). Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Upland
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a live-work unit in the NC zone in Upland?
Only with a conditional use permit. Upland's use table lists it that way in NC (Neighborhood Commercial) (§ 17.06.020).
Can I have a live-work unit in the RS-20 zone in Upland?
No. Upland's use table does not allow it in RS-20 (§ 17.04.020).
Can I have a live-work unit in the C/R-MU zone in Upland?
Yes. Upland's use table lists it as allowed in C/R-MU (§ 17.05.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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