Beaumont · Land use · Apartment building
Where is an apartment building (multifamily housing) allowed in Beaumont?
In Beaumont, an apartment building (multifamily housing) is allowed in 8 base zones (RTN, RMF, CN, UV, DMU and 3 more, 5 with a condition) and not allowed in 8 (Beaumont use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: RTN, RMF, CN, UV, DMU, SSMU, SSMU-R and DMF
- Not allowed: RC, PF, RR, RSF, CC, M, BMU 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 an apartment building (multifamily housing) can go
Beaumont's code calls this use “Multiple-Family, Apartment & Condominiums”. 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 |
| CN | Allowed — see note Note *: Only allowed for properties on Sixth Street | § 17.03.120 |
| UV | Allowed | § 17.03.120 |
| DMU | Allowed — see note Note 1: Use is allowed only on upper floor locations on parcels fronting 6th Street and Beaumont Avenue. Limited lobby or entry areas are allowed on the ground floor. Note 10: A Live/work unit is only permitted in the primary structure. | § 17.19.120 |
| SSMU | Allowed — see note Note 10: A Live/work unit is only permitted in the primary structure. | § 17.19.120 |
| SSMU-R | Allowed — see note Note 10: A Live/work unit is only permitted in the primary structure. | § 17.19.120 |
| DMF | Allowed — see note Note 10: A Live/work unit is only permitted in the primary structure. | § 17.19.120 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- CN "P*" is limited to properties on Sixth Street; DMU "P 1,10" is limited to upper floors on 6th Street / Beaumont Avenue frontages. Page should show the note next to these two cells.
- 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: 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 an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the RC zone in Beaumont?
No. Beaumont's use table does not allow it in RC (§ 17.03.120).
Can I have an apartment building (multifamily housing) 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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