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Vallejo, 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 23 districts.

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Coverage

What's in the Vallejo dataset

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Zoning

  • District code & full name
  • Category & ordinance article
  • Parcel boundary & APN
  • All 23 districts mapped
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Use classes, resolved

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Building controls

  • Maximum building height
  • Floor area ratio (FAR)
  • Front setback
  • Side setback
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Where uses are permitted in Vallejo

Share of Vallejo's zoned land where each use is permitted.

Single-family
42.47%
Multi-family
15.95%
ADU
87.92%
Two-family
39.35%
Retail
92.79%
Eating & drinking
61.76%
Office
11.02%
Hotel / motel
10.90%
Industrial
6.56%
Storage & warehouses
92.79%
Zoning Districts

Vallejo, 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 CodeCategoryPermitted UsesAreaDetails
CC
Central Corridor Commercial
Commercial
  • Commercial
209.3 ac
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DMX
Downtown Mixed Use
Mixed
  • Commercial
70.9 ac
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HB-SP
Hiddenbrooke Specific Plan
Planned-
1,320.7 ac
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IG
Industrial General
Industrial-
253.9 ac
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Common Questions

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Where can I build multifamily in Vallejo?

2 of 23 districts permit multifamily - by right, conditionally, or by variance.

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Which sites allow a warehouse?

2 industrial districts (IG, IL) with height and access limits.

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Are ADUs allowed in Vallejo?

Allowed statewide under California law, subject to local development standards.

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What does CC actually permit?

The full standards for one district, read straight from the source.

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City Context

What should developers know about Vallejo zoning?

Vallejo is a Solano County city on the northern San Francisco Bay whose 23 zoning districts reflect a complex layering of working waterfront, historic residential neighborhoods, large open space and resource conservation areas, and two major specific plan zones covering former military land. Resource Conservation (RCN) at 5,961 acres is the largest single district, encompassing bay margin habitat, wetlands, and hillside conservation land that is largely off-limits for private development. Residential Low Density (RLD) at 5,535 acres defines the city's extensive postwar suburban residential base. Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) at 2,307 acres includes public park land and shoreline access areas.

The city's two major specific plans are strategically significant: the Mare Island Specific Plan (MI-SP, 838 acres) governs redevelopment of the former Mare Island Naval Shipyard - one of the largest decommissioned naval bases on the West Coast - and the Hiddenbrooke Specific Plan (HB-SP, 1,321 acres) covers a master-planned hillside community in the city's southwestern quadrant. Industrial General (IG, 254 acres) and Industrial Light (IL, 252 acres) serve the city's working harbor and legacy manufacturing areas. The waterfront commercial picture includes dedicated Waterfront Commercial (WC, 17 acres) and Waterfront Mixed Use (WMX, 103 acres) districts.

The downtown and corridor commercial zones include Downtown Mixed Use (DMX, 71 acres), Neighborhood Mixed Use (NMX, 320 acres), Central Corridor Commercial (CC, 209 acres), and Regional Commercial (RC, 448 acres). A Medical (M) zone at 62 acres anchors the hospital district. Building controls span FAR, lot, density, coverage, pervious, setbacks, and height. This is pre-development intelligence, not legal advice - verify with the local planning department before acquisition.

FAQ

Vallejo zoning: frequently asked questions

What development opportunities does the Mare Island Specific Plan area offer?

The Mare Island Specific Plan (MI-SP) at 838 acres governs one of California's most significant adaptive reuse opportunities - the former Mare Island Naval Shipyard. The plan allows a mixed program of residential, commercial, industrial, and maritime uses within a complex of historic buildings, dry docks, and waterfront infrastructure. Development here requires working within the specific plan framework, navigating environmental remediation requirements, and coordinating with the city on infrastructure phasing.

What is the scale and character of Vallejo's residential zones?

Residential Low Density (RLD) at 5,535 acres is the dominant residential zone and covers the city's vast single-family neighborhoods. Residential Medium Density (RMD, 958 acres) handles attached and small multifamily product, while Residential High Density (RHD, 68 acres) accommodates larger apartment developments. Rural Residential (RR, 146 acres) provides a low-density rural-edge category. State ADU and SB-9 laws apply across the residential zones, expanding infill potential in the RLD base.

How does the large Resource Conservation (RCN) zone affect overall developable land in Vallejo?

The Resource Conservation (RCN) designation at 5,961 acres is the single largest zone in Vallejo and encompasses bay tidal marshes, wetlands, and hillside habitat corridors. This land is generally precluded from development by both local zoning and state and federal environmental regulations. It means that despite its size, Vallejo's actual privately developable land area is substantially smaller than the city's total acreage suggests.

What commercial and mixed-use zoning serves Vallejo's main corridors and downtown?

The Central Corridor Commercial (CC, 209 acres) handles the main retail and auto-service corridors, while Neighborhood Mixed Use (NMX, 320 acres) is one of the larger mixed-use zones in the city and covers neighborhood commercial nodes that allow residential above commercial. Downtown Mixed Use (DMX, 71 acres) focuses on the historic downtown core. Regional Commercial (RC, 448 acres) anchors major retail centers. Waterfront Mixed Use (WMX, 103 acres) and Waterfront Commercial (WC, 17 acres) are reserved for harbor-adjacent development.

How does the Solano360 Specific Plan (S360-SP) differ from the broader zoning districts?

The Solano360 Specific Plan (S360-SP) at 161 acres applies to a defined planning area and provides a site-specific regulatory framework distinct from the standard code. Like other specific plans in Vallejo, S360-SP establishes its own use tables, development standards, and design guidelines. Investors or developers interested in this area should obtain and review the specific plan document directly, as standard code provisions do not govern these parcels.

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