Winters · Land use · Single-family home
Where is a single-family home allowed in Winters?
In Winters, a single-family home is allowed in 4 base zones (A-1, R-R, R-1 and R-2, 3 with a condition) and needs a conditional use permit in 4 (R-3, R-4, C-2 and O-S, 2 with a condition) (Winters use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: A-1, R-R, R-1 and R-2
- Needs a permit: R-3, R-4, C-2 and O-S
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Winters 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
Winters's code calls this use “Dwelling, Single-Family”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A-1 General Agricultural | Allowed | Chapter 17.52 — LAND USE REGULATIONS: ZONING MATRIX |
| R-R Rural Residential | Allowed — see note Note 4: Manufactured homes and factory-built homes located on a permanent foundation are allowed in the specified zones by right or upon planning commission approval of a conditional use permit (CUP). | Chapter 17.52 — LAND USE REGULATIONS: ZONING MATRIX |
| R-1 Single family, 7,000 square foot average minimum | Allowed — see note Note 4: Manufactured homes and factory-built homes located on a permanent foundation are allowed in the specified zones by right or upon planning commission approval of a conditional use permit (CUP). | Chapter 17.52 — LAND USE REGULATIONS: ZONING MATRIX |
| R-2 Single-family, 6,000 square foot average minimum | Allowed — see note Note 4: Manufactured homes and factory-built homes located on a permanent foundation are allowed in the specified zones by right or upon planning commission approval of a conditional use permit (CUP). | Chapter 17.52 — LAND USE REGULATIONS: ZONING MATRIX |
| R-3 Multifamily Residential | Needs a conditional use permit | Chapter 17.52 — LAND USE REGULATIONS: ZONING MATRIX |
| R-4 High Density Residential | Needs a conditional use permit — see note Note 4: Manufactured homes and factory-built homes located on a permanent foundation are allowed in the specified zones by right or upon planning commission approval of a conditional use permit (CUP). | Chapter 17.52 — LAND USE REGULATIONS: ZONING MATRIX |
| C-2 Central Business District | Needs a conditional use permit — see note Note 2: Only if an existing historical structure is planned for relocation to a C-2 zone that adjoins a residential district. | Chapter 17.52 — LAND USE REGULATIONS: ZONING MATRIX |
| O-S Public Open Space | Needs a conditional use permit | Chapter 17.52 — LAND USE REGULATIONS: ZONING MATRIX |
What else applies
- Downtown form-based code (S4) lists 'Detached Single-Family Residential' by street type for D-A/D-B; not used.
- 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: D-A and D-B (downtown form-based code) are covered only by street type in S4; not given as base cells. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Winters
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a single-family home in the R-3 zone in Winters?
Only with a conditional use permit. Winters's use table lists it that way in R-3 (Multifamily Residential) (Chapter 17.52 — LAND USE REGULATIONS: ZONING MATRIX).
Can I have a single-family home in the A-1 zone in Winters?
Yes. Winters's use table lists it as allowed in A-1 (General Agricultural) (Chapter 17.52 — LAND USE REGULATIONS: ZONING MATRIX).
General information, not legal advice.
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