Upland · Land use · Single-family home
Where is a single-family home allowed in Upland?
In Upland, a single-family home is allowed in 7 base zones (RS-20, RS-15, RS-10, RS-7.5, RS-4 and 2 more) and not allowed in 15 (Upland use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: RS-20, RS-15, RS-10, RS-7.5, RS-4, RS-MH and B/R-MU
- Not allowed: RM-10, RM-20, RM-30, RM-40, C/R-MU, NC, HC, RC and 7 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 single-family home can go
Upland's code calls this use “Single-Family Dwelling”. 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-20 | Allowed | § 17.04.020 |
| RS-15 | Allowed | § 17.04.020 |
| RS-10 | Allowed | § 17.04.020 |
| RS-7.5 | Allowed | § 17.04.020 |
| RS-4 | Allowed | § 17.04.020 |
| RS-MH | Allowed | § 17.04.020 |
| B/R-MU | Allowed | § 17.05.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- 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: 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 single-family home in the RM-10 zone in Upland?
No. Upland's use table does not allow it in RM-10 (§ 17.04.020).
Can I have a single-family home in the RS-20 zone in Upland?
Yes. Upland's use table lists it as allowed in RS-20 (§ 17.04.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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