West Sacramento · Land use · Senior or assisted living
Where is senior housing or assisted living allowed in West Sacramento?
In West Sacramento, senior housing or assisted living is allowed in 3 base zones (R-2, R-2.5 and R-3), needs a conditional use permit in 2 (MU-NC and MU-C) and not allowed in 7 (West Sacramento use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: R-2, R-2.5 and R-3
- Needs a permit: MU-NC and MU-C
- Not allowed: RE, RRA, R-1, CBD, C, CH and WF
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 senior housing or assisted living can go
West Sacramento's code calls this use “Residential Facility, Assisted Living”. 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 |
| MU-NC | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.09.020 |
| MU-C | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.09.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Skilled Nursing Facility is a separate row under Hospitals and Clinics.
- State law: A licensed care home for six or fewer residents is a residential use under state law (Health and Safety Code § 1566.3) and is allowed wherever homes are.
- 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 senior housing or assisted living in the MU-NC zone in West Sacramento?
Only with a conditional use permit. West Sacramento's use table lists it that way in MU-NC (§ 17.09.020).
Can I have senior housing or assisted living in the RE zone in West Sacramento?
No. West Sacramento's use table does not allow it in RE (§ 17.08.020).
Can I have senior housing or assisted living 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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