Beaumont · Land use · Duplex
Where is a duplex allowed in Beaumont?
In Beaumont, a duplex is allowed in 8 base zones (RTN, RMF, UV, DMU, BMU and 3 more) and not allowed in 8 (Beaumont use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: RTN, RMF, UV, DMU, BMU, SSMU, SSMU-R and DMF
- Not allowed: RC, PF, RR, RSF, CN, CC, M and LC
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Beaumont Municipal Code use tables (read October 2026). Base zones only. General information, not legal advice — check with the city before you apply.
Zones where a duplex can go
Beaumont's code calls this use “Duplexes”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| RTN | Allowed | § 17.03.120 |
| RMF | Allowed | § 17.03.120 |
| UV | Allowed | § 17.03.120 |
| DMU | Allowed | § 17.19.120 |
| BMU | Allowed | § 17.19.120 |
| SSMU | Allowed | § 17.19.120 |
| SSMU-R | Allowed | § 17.19.120 |
| DMF | Allowed | § 17.19.120 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- State law: SB 9 (Gov. Code § 65852.21) allows two homes on most single-family lots with a ministerial permit, also where this table says no.
- Not covered here: Transit Oriented District Overlay (S2): overlay table, not used; Zone names for RC, PF, RR, RSF, RTN, RMF, CN, CC, M, UV and the downtown zones are not spelled out in the packet. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Beaumont
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a duplex in the RC zone in Beaumont?
No. Beaumont's use table does not allow it in RC (§ 17.03.120).
Can I have a duplex in the RTN zone in Beaumont?
Yes. Beaumont's use table lists it as allowed in RTN (§ 17.03.120).
General information, not legal advice.
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