Barstow, California Zoning Map
Zoning, overlays and hazards on every parcel — and an answer to what the code actually lets you build. Compiled from current zoning data for all 11 districts.
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Zoning
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- All 11 districts mapped
Building controls
- Maximum building height
- Floor area ratio (FAR)
- Front setback
- Side setback
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Where uses are permitted in Barstow
Share of Barstow's zoned land where each use is permitted.
- Single-family
- 37.78%
- Multi-family
- 15.96%
- ADU
- 21.82%
- Retail
- 69.01%
- Eating & drinking
- 47.19%
- Office
- 47.19%
- Hotel / motel
- 32.45%
- Industrial
- 47.19%
- Storage & warehouses
- 61.40%
Barstow, California Zoning Districts: What Do They Mean?
Zoning districts are areas regulated by specific laws that determine land use, building types, and development rules. Each district below shows its zone type and which uses it permits.
| Zone Code | Category | Area | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
C Commercial | - | 2,987.6 ac | Standards & uses → |
DU Diverse Use | - | 3,374.2 ac | Standards & uses → |
ER Estate Residential | - | 495.7 ac | Standards & uses → |
HS Human Services | - | 75.5 ac | Standards & uses → |
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What should developers know about Barstow zoning?
Barstow is a high-desert crossroads city in the Mojave, sitting at the junction of Interstates 15 and 40 and a major rail network, and its compact 11-district code is built around scale, logistics, and a strong military and institutional presence. Industrial (I) is the single largest district at roughly 5,235 acres - a footprint that reflects Barstow's identity as a distribution, rail, and logistics hub - while Single Family Residential (SFR) anchors the residential side at about 4,304 acres. The sheer size of these districts signals a city with abundant developable desert land and a clear orientation toward goods movement and large-scale industrial uses.
Two features make Barstow's zoning distinctive. First, the Military Zoned (MZ) district covers about 3,515 acres, corresponding to the Marine Corps Logistics Base - a defining institutional land use that drives local employment and demand. Second, the Diverse Use (DU) district, at roughly 3,374 acres, provides an unusually flexible classification that blends uses across a large land area, giving developers latitude that more rigid codes do not. Commercial activity concentrates in the Commercial (C) district of about 2,988 acres along the highway corridors, supported by a Human Services (HS) district. Residential ranges across Estate (ER), Low Density (LDR), Medium Density (MDR), and SFR tiers, with extensive Open Space (O) and Public Facilities (PF) ground rounding out the map. For developers and investors, Barstow's appeal lies in large-format industrial and logistics opportunity, highway-corridor commercial, and flexible Diverse Use land - all with desert-scale acreage available. Form is controlled through FAR, density, coverage, lot-width, height, and full setback standards.
This is pre-development intelligence, not legal advice - verify with the local planning department before acquisition.
Barstow zoning: frequently asked questions
Why is Barstow well suited for industrial and logistics development?
Industrial (I) is Barstow's largest district at roughly 5,235 acres, reflecting its position as a Mojave crossroads at the junction of Interstates 15 and 40 and a major rail network. That combination of abundant industrial-zoned land and goods-movement infrastructure makes the city a strong candidate for distribution, warehouse, and large-format logistics projects. Available acreage at this scale is rare in more built-out markets.
What is the Military Zoned district in Barstow?
The Military Zoned (MZ) district covers about 3,515 acres and corresponds to the Marine Corps Logistics Base, a defining institutional land use in Barstow. It functions as a federal and institutional anchor that drives local employment and housing demand rather than offering private development ground. Its presence shapes the surrounding market more than it provides buildable parcels.
What does the Diverse Use district allow in Barstow?
The Diverse Use (DU) district, at roughly 3,374 acres, is an unusually flexible classification that blends multiple use types across a large land area. For developers, this offers latitude to pursue mixed or adaptable projects without the rigid single-use constraints of conventional zoning. Because the allowances are broad, confirm the specific permitted and conditional uses for a DU parcel directly with the planning department before underwriting.
Where is commercial development concentrated in Barstow?
Commercial activity centers on the Commercial (C) district, which spans about 2,988 acres largely along the city's highway corridors. Given Barstow's role as a stopover between Southern California and Las Vegas, this district supports substantial traveler-serving, auto-oriented, and regional retail. The corridor location and large footprint make it the primary venue for highway-visibility commercial projects.
What residential options does Barstow's zoning provide?
Residential ground is tiered from Estate Residential (ER) and Low Density Residential (LDR) through Medium Density (MDR), with Single Family Residential (SFR) the dominant residential district at about 4,304 acres. This range supports everything from large-lot desert housing to medium-density product. With ample SFR and lower-density acreage available, Barstow offers room for residential growth tied to its industrial and military employment base.
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