Brawley, 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 38 districts.
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Zoning
- District code & full name
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- Maximum building height
- Floor area ratio (FAR)
- Front setback
- Side setback
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Where uses are permitted in Brawley
Share of Brawley's zoned land where each use is permitted.
- Single-family
- 47.27%
- Multi-family
- 16.99%
- ADU
- 42.79%
- Two-family
- 15.30%
- Retail
- 40.09%
- Eating & drinking
- 10.88%
- Office
- 27.22%
- Hotel / motel
- 7.06%
- Industrial
- 18.29%
- Storage & warehouses
- 74.50%
Brawley, 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-1 Neighborhood Commercial | - | 9.4 ac | Standards & uses → |
C-2 Medium Commercial | - | 276.2 ac | Standards & uses → |
C-3 Heavy Commercial | - | 91.3 ac | Standards & uses → |
C-P Service And Professional | - | 88.4 ac | Standards & uses → |
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What should developers know about Brawley zoning?
Brawley is an Imperial Valley city whose zoning balances a large single-family residential base, heavy industrial capacity, and two major specific-plan districts that organize its growth. Among its 38 districts, Residential Single Family (R-1) is the largest at roughly 1,401 acres, supported by Residential Medium Density Multiple Family (R-3, about 480 acres) and Residential Low Density Multiple Family (R-2, roughly 316 acres) - a clear residential ladder anchored in detached housing but with substantial multifamily capacity. Light Manufacturing And Industrial (M-1) is notably large at roughly 836 acres, making industrial land one of the city's defining features and reflecting Brawley's role as an agricultural-processing and logistics center in the valley.
A distinctive feature of Brawley's map is its reliance on specific plans for both its downtown and its newer growth. The Downtown Specific Plan (DT-SP) is broken into fine-grained sub-districts for the Civic Center, Civic, and the East and West Village areas (with Main Street and Neighborhood components for each), creating a deliberately calibrated, walkable urban core. Separately, the La Paloma Specific Plan (LP-SP) lays out a complete master-planned community with its own commercial, industrial, public-facilities, school, and a full range of single-family (by minimum lot size), townhome, and multifamily sub-districts. Conventional commercial is led by Medium Commercial (C-2, about 276 acres) with Heavy Commercial (C-3) and a Service And Professional (C-P) district, while Heavy Manufacturing (M-2), a Mobilehome Park (MHP) district, and large Public Facilities (P-F, about 513 acres) and Recreation (R) districts complete the picture.
Development is governed by twelve building-control categories - FAR, density, multi-unit, coverage, height, lot-width, and full setbacks. This is pre-development intelligence, not legal advice - verify with the local planning department before acquisition.
Brawley zoning: frequently asked questions
How does Brawley use specific plans to shape development?
Heavily and at two scales. The Downtown Specific Plan (DT-SP) divides the core into fine-grained sub-districts - Civic Center, Civic, and East and West Village areas, each with Main Street and Neighborhood components - to calibrate a walkable downtown. The La Paloma Specific Plan (LP-SP) separately master-plans an entire community with its own commercial, industrial, school, public-facility, single-family, townhome, and multifamily sub-districts. Much of Brawley's growth runs through these plans rather than generic zoning.
What is the dominant residential pattern in Brawley?
Single-family, with real multifamily depth. Residential Single Family (R-1) is the largest residential district at roughly 1,401 acres, but Residential Medium Density Multiple Family (R-3) at about 480 acres and Residential Low Density Multiple Family (R-2) at roughly 316 acres give the city substantial higher-density capacity. The La Paloma plan adds further tiered single-family, townhome, and multifamily sub-districts.
How much industrial land does Brawley have?
A lot. Light Manufacturing And Industrial (M-1) covers roughly 836 acres - one of the largest districts in the city - with Heavy Manufacturing And Industrial (M-2) adding more intensive capacity. This sizable industrial base supports agricultural processing, logistics, and manufacturing tied to the Imperial Valley economy, making Brawley a meaningful industrial market for the region.
Where does the La Paloma Specific Plan fit for developers?
It is a comprehensive master-planned community. The La Paloma Specific Plan (LP-SP) maps a full set of sub-districts - commercial, industrial, public facilities, school, single-family by minimum lot size (4,000, 5,000, and 6,000 square feet), townhomes at up to 12 units per acre, and multifamily at up to 17 units per acre. Developers entering La Paloma work within the adopted plan's calibrated standards and product types rather than standard citywide districts.
What commercial districts serve Brawley?
A graduated set. Medium Commercial (C-2) is the largest at about 276 acres, anchoring general retail and service uses, with Heavy Commercial (C-3) for more intensive commerce, Neighborhood Commercial (C-1) for smaller-scale local retail, and Service And Professional (C-P) for office and service tenants. The Downtown and La Paloma specific plans add their own commercial sub-districts on top of these conventional zones.
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