Tulare, 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 16 districts.
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Zoning
- District code & full name
- Parcel boundary & APN
- All 16 districts mapped
Building controls
- Maximum building height
- Floor area ratio (FAR)
- Front setback
- Side setback
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Where uses are permitted in Tulare
Share of Tulare's zoned land where each use is permitted.
- Single-family
- 44.40%
- Multi-family
- 13.93%
- ADU
- 45.53%
- Two-family
- 45.53%
- Retail
- 54.47%
- Eating & drinking
- 50.77%
- Office
- 20.18%
- Hotel / motel
- 26.87%
- Industrial
- 24.79%
- Storage & warehouses
- 100.00%
Tulare, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
A Agricultural Open Space | - | 77.4 ac | Standards & uses → |
C-1 Neighborhood Commercial | - | 7.4 ac | Standards & uses → |
C-2 Professional Office | - | 18.7 ac | Standards & uses → |
C-3 Retail Commercial | - | 825.7 ac | Standards & uses → |
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What should developers know about Tulare zoning?
Tulare is a Central Valley agricultural city with a zoning structure that balances a historically farm-adjacent land base against suburban residential expansion and a heavy industrial and commercial corridor. Across 16 districts, the dominant land uses are Heavy Industrial (M-2) at 1,323 acres and Public Lands (PL) at 2,309 acres - the latter being the single largest district, covering government, utility, and institutional holdings. Low Density Residential (R-1-6) at 3,538 acres is the backbone of the city's residential fabric, supplemented by R-1-4 at 911 acres and Medium Density Residential (RM) at 589 acres.
The commercial structure is anchored by two large districts: Retail Commercial (C-3) at 826 acres and Service Commercial (C-4) at 711 acres, which together define most of Tulare's highway-adjacent commercial corridors. Light Industrial (M-1) adds 832 acres, pointing to the city's role as a regional processing and distribution hub in the San Joaquin Valley. Parks and Recreation (PR) at 361 acres and Agricultural Open Space (A) at 77 acres round out the non-residential categories.
For residential investors and developers, the presence of High Density Residential zones (RH-14 at 68 acres and RH-20 at 143 acres) along with the medium-density RM district offers meaningful multifamily sites. Building controls include FAR, lot, density, coverage, pervious surface, setbacks, and height - a full control suite. California state ADU laws apply, expanding infill potential across the single-family districts. This is pre-development intelligence, not legal advice - verify with the local planning department before acquisition.
Tulare zoning: frequently asked questions
What multifamily residential options does Tulare's zoning code provide?
Tulare has two High Density Residential designations - RH-14 at 68 acres and RH-20 at 143 acres - plus the Medium Density Residential (RM) district at 589 acres. These three zones are the primary targets for apartment and multifamily development. Infill ADU opportunities exist across the extensive R-1 single-family districts under California state ADU law.
How significant is Tulare's industrial land base for logistics or manufacturing users?
Tulare has a substantial industrial land base anchored by Heavy Industrial (M-2) at 1,323 acres and Light Industrial (M-1) at 832 acres, totaling over 2,150 acres of industrial-designated land. This scale reflects Tulare's position as a Central Valley processing and distribution center, with the M-2 district capable of accommodating food processing, warehousing, and heavy manufacturing uses.
Where are the primary commercial corridors in Tulare?
Tulare's commercial activity is concentrated in the Retail Commercial (C-3, 826 acres) and Service Commercial (C-4, 711 acres) districts, which line the city's main arterials and freeway interchanges. Neighborhood Commercial (C-1) at 7 acres and Professional Office (C-2) at 19 acres fill smaller nodes within residential areas.
What is the role of the large Public Lands district in Tulare?
The Public Lands (PL) district at 2,309 acres is the largest single zone in Tulare and encompasses schools, city facilities, utilities, and government-owned parcels. This land is not available for private development and its extent means that developable private land is concentrated in the residential, commercial, and industrial districts.
How does Tulare's Agricultural Open Space zone affect development planning?
The Agricultural Open Space (A) district at 77 acres preserves farmland on the city's edges and has a distinct regulatory posture from commercial or residential zones. Developers considering land near this designation should evaluate annexation feasibility and the likelihood of General Plan amendment requirements before pursuing conversion to urban uses.
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