Anderson · Land use · Apartment building
Where is an apartment building (multifamily housing) allowed in Anderson?
In Anderson, an apartment building (multifamily housing) is allowed in 4 base zones (R-2, R-3, MU-C and MU-R, 2 with a condition) (Anderson use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: R-2, R-3, MU-C and MU-R
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Anderson Municipal Code use tables (read October 2026). Base zones only. General information, not legal advice — check with the city before you apply.
Zones where an apartment building (multifamily housing) can go
Anderson's code calls this use “Multiple-family dwellings / Multi-Family Residential”. Each row links to the use table it comes from. A zone marked “see note” has a condition in the code, for example upper floors only or a larger lot.
| Zone | Status | Code |
|---|---|---|
| R-2 Medium Density Residential | Allowed | § 17.10.020 |
| R-3 High Density Residential | Allowed | § 17.12.020 |
| MU-C Mixed Use—Commercial Emphasis | Allowed — see note Note 3: Ground floors shall be constructed to accommodate commercial use. Ground floor residential uses may be permitted as interim uses only. | Chapter 17.15 — MIXED USE DISTRICT ALLOWED USES AND FORM BASED STANDARDS |
| MU-R Mixed Use—Residential Emphasis | Allowed — see note Note 3: Ground floors shall be constructed to accommodate commercial use. Ground floor residential uses may be permitted as interim uses only. | Chapter 17.15 — MIXED USE DISTRICT ALLOWED USES AND FORM BASED STANDARDS |
What else applies
- State law: State laws such as AB 2011, SB 6 and the density bonus law can allow homes on some commercial sites, or more units than this table shows.
- Not covered here: Zone C-1 allows "Uses permitted in any R district" with a use permit (S13 A): not expanded per use; Chapter 17.02 definitions (family care home, child day care use) are not in the packet. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Anderson
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the R-2 zone in Anderson?
Yes. Anderson's use table lists it as allowed in R-2 (Medium Density Residential) (§ 17.10.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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