Calexico · Land use · Apartment building
Where is an apartment building (multifamily housing) allowed in Calexico?
In Calexico, an apartment building (multifamily housing) is allowed in 2 base zones (RC and RA), needs a conditional use permit in 1 (R-2) and not allowed in 3 (Calexico use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: RC and RA
- Needs a permit: R-2
- Not allowed: RR, R-1 and MHP
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Calexico 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
Calexico's code calls this use “7. Multiple dwellings: a. Rental”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| RC | Allowed | § 17.03.110 |
| RA | Allowed | § 17.03.110 |
| R-2 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.03.110 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- S3 row 56 'Residential and apartment uses on first and second floor of downtown commercial buildings' is P* (director review) in CN and CS, X in CO and CH; not used as a general multifamily row. 7.b Condo conversions is C only in RC.
- 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: names of R, C and I zones (tables give codes only). Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Calexico
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the R-2 zone in Calexico?
Only with a conditional use permit. Calexico's use table lists it that way in R-2 (§ 17.03.110).
Can I have an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the RR zone in Calexico?
No. Calexico's use table does not allow it in RR (§ 17.03.110).
Can I have an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the RC zone in Calexico?
Yes. Calexico's use table lists it as allowed in RC (§ 17.03.110).
General information, not legal advice.
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