West Sacramento · Land use · Residential care home (7 or more)
Where is a residential care home for 7 or more people allowed in West Sacramento?
In West Sacramento, a residential care home for 7 or more people is allowed in 4 base zones (R-2, R-2.5, R-3 and PQP), needs a permit in 4 (AG, RE, RRA and R-1) and not allowed in 2 (West Sacramento use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: R-2, R-2.5, R-3 and PQP
- Needs a permit: AG, RE, RRA and R-1
- Not allowed: RP and POS
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the West Sacramento 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 residential care home for 7 or more people can go
West Sacramento's code calls this use “Residential Care Facilities > Large”. 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-2 | Allowed | § 17.08.020 |
| R-2.5 | Allowed | § 17.08.020 |
| R-3 | Allowed | § 17.08.020 |
| PQP | Allowed | § 17.11.020 |
| AG Agricultural Zone | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.07.020 |
| RE | Needs a minor use permit | § 17.08.020 |
| RRA | Needs a minor use permit | § 17.08.020 |
| R-1 | Needs a minor use permit | § 17.08.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Small (state-law small homes) is P in every zone that lists it. Group Residential and Residential Facility, Assisted Living are separate rows.
- State law: A licensed care home for six or fewer residents is a residential use under state law (Health and Safety Code § 1566.3); this page covers larger homes.
- Not covered here: Overlay zone tables (GG overlay S7, PD overlay S8, cannabis overlay S6) are not base zones and are left out. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in West Sacramento
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a residential care home for 7 or more people in the AG zone in West Sacramento?
Only with a conditional use permit. West Sacramento's use table lists it that way in AG (Agricultural Zone) (§ 17.07.020).
Can I have a residential care home for 7 or more people in the RP zone in West Sacramento?
No. West Sacramento's use table does not allow it in RP (§ 17.11.020).
Can I have a residential care home for 7 or more people in the R-2 zone in West Sacramento?
Yes. West Sacramento's use table lists it as allowed in R-2 (§ 17.08.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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