West Covina · Land use · Single-family home
Where is a single-family home allowed in West Covina?
In West Covina, a single-family home is allowed in 3 base zones (R-A, R-1 and MF-8) and not allowed in 4 (West Covina use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: R-A, R-1 and MF-8
- Not allowed: MF-15, MF-20, MF-45 and O-S
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the West Covina 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
West Covina's code calls this use “Single-family residence”. 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-A Residential Agricultural Zone | Allowed | Article II — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
| R-1 Single-Family Residential Zone (map symbols R-1-6,000, R-1-7,500, R-1-9,450, R-1-14,400, R-1-20,000, R-1-40,000) | Allowed | Article II — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
| MF-8 Multi-Family Residential Zone | Allowed | Article II — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
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: S-P (Specific Plan) zone: uses come from each adopted specific plan; Overlay zones (hillside, planned community, auto plaza, animal keeping) are not base zones; Special regulations sections (26-111, 26-130, 26-118 etc.) are not in the packet. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in West Covina
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a single-family home in the MF-15 zone in West Covina?
No. West Covina's use table does not allow it in MF-15 (Multi-Family Residential Zone) (Article II — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS).
Can I have a single-family home in the R-A zone in West Covina?
Yes. West Covina's use table lists it as allowed in R-A (Residential Agricultural Zone) (Article II — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS).
General information, not legal advice.
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