Victorville, 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 120 districts.
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Zoning
- District code & full name
- Category & ordinance article
- Parcel boundary & APN
- All 120 districts mapped
Use classes, resolved
- Read per zoning district
Building controls
- Maximum building height
- Floor area ratio (FAR)
- Front setback
- Side setback
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Where uses are permitted in Victorville
Share of Victorville's zoned land where each use is permitted.
- Single-family
- 37.51%
- Multi-family
- 39.87%
- ADU
- 43.88%
- Retail
- 23.60%
- Eating & drinking
- 19.84%
- Office
- 12.30%
- Hotel / motel
- 14.18%
- Industrial
- 8.60%
- Storage & warehouses
- 13.33%
Victorville, 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 | Permitted Uses | Area | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
A-E Exclusive Agricultural | Agriculture | - | 1,587.4 ac | Standards & uses → |
BW-SP-COM-O/L Brentwood Specific Plan Commercial Overlay | - | - | 1.6 ac | Standards & uses → |
BW-SP-GEN-COM-O/L Brentwood Specific Plan General Commercial Overlay | Overlay | - | 23.3 ac | Standards & uses → |
BW-SP-L Brentwood Specific Plan Low | Special | - | 18.8 ac | Standards & uses → |
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Where can I build multifamily in Victorville?
2 of 120 districts permit multifamily - by right, conditionally, or by variance.
Run it →Are ADUs allowed in Victorville?
Allowed statewide under California law, subject to local development standards.
Run it →What does A-E actually permit?
The full standards for one district, read straight from the source.
Run it →What should developers know about Victorville zoning?
Victorville is one of the Inland Empire's most complex zoning jurisdictions, carrying 120 distinct districts that reflect both its rapid post-war residential expansion and its position as a High Desert logistics and commercial hub. The C-2 General Commercial designation alone covers 2,535.73 acres - the single largest commercial zone category in the city - underscoring the scale of retail and service development that lines the major arterials. Meanwhile, at least five named specific plans (Brentwood, Civic Center, Crossings) carve out custom residential and mixed-use frameworks, ranging from Brentwood Specific Plan Low density parcels at 18.75 acres to the Civic Center Specific Plan's 560-plus acres of differentiated civic, office, and commercial components.
For developers, the breadth of district types signals real opportunity but also requires careful navigation. The Brentwood SP tiers run from Low to Medium High density with parallel commercial overlays, meaning infill or repositioning plays within those boundaries must match the correct overlay and residential sub-tier. Industrial and manufacturing activity has a foothold through the C-M Commercial Manufacturing district at 202.12 acres, while 1,587.41 acres remain under A-E Exclusive Agricultural designation - a land bank that could eventually attract conversion pressure as the city grows toward its general plan buildout. Building controls include FAR, lot, density, coverage, and full setback/height parameters.
This is pre-development intelligence, not legal advice - verify with the local planning department before acquisition.
Victorville zoning: frequently asked questions
What is the largest commercial zone in Victorville and what does it permit?
C-2 General Commercial is the dominant commercial designation, covering 2,535.73 acres. It is designed for a broad range of retail, service, and commercial uses along major corridors. Neighborhood-serving retail falls under the smaller C-1 designation at 568.86 acres, while administrative and professional office uses are channeled into the C-A zone at 150.03 acres.
How do Victorville's specific plans affect development options?
Victorville has multiple active specific plans - Brentwood, Civic Center, and Crossings - each with their own sub-districts and density tiers. The Brentwood SP runs from Low to Medium High residential with commercial overlays totaling over 390 combined acres. Developers working inside any specific plan boundary must comply with that plan's tailored standards rather than the base zoning code.
Is there agricultural land available for conversion near Victorville's growth areas?
The A-E Exclusive Agricultural zone accounts for 1,587.41 acres. While much of this reflects legacy land use on the urban fringe, general plan amendments and annexations have historically brought portions of such agricultural acreage into residential and commercial development pipelines. Pre-acquisition due diligence should assess proximity to infrastructure and any adopted sphere-of-influence boundaries.
What building controls apply to multifamily development in Victorville?
Victorville's code includes FAR control, density control, lot control, multi control, coverage control, setbacks (front, side, rear), lot width, and building height parameters. Multifamily opportunities exist within the Crossings Specific Plan's dedicated multifamily sub-district at 24.15 acres as well as various Brentwood SP medium and medium-high tiers. State ADU and density bonus laws also apply city-wide on eligible residential parcels.
What industrial and manufacturing capacity does Victorville's zoning support?
The C-M Commercial Manufacturing zone at 202.12 acres provides the clearest pathway for light industrial and manufacturing-adjacent uses. Victorville's regional position along I-15 and its proximity to the Southern California Logistics Airport make industrial and warehousing plays strategically relevant, though developers should confirm which specific district and overlay governs any target parcel before committing to a program.
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