Diamond Bar · Land use · Duplex
Where is a duplex allowed in Diamond Bar?
In Diamond Bar, a duplex is allowed in 4 base zones (RM, RMH, RH and RH-30) and not allowed in 3 (Diamond Bar use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: RM, RMH, RH and RH-30
- Not allowed: RR, RL and RLM
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Diamond Bar 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
Diamond Bar'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 |
|---|---|---|
| RM | Allowed | § 22.08.030 |
| RMH | Allowed | § 22.08.030 |
| RH | Allowed | § 22.08.030 |
| RH-30 | Allowed | § 22.08.030 |
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: Residential (Table 2-3), office (Table 2-5) and special purpose (Table 2-8) tables have no Emergency shelters row, so the use is not listed there (blank-equals-not-allowed rule; see 22.04.020(h), text not in packet).; TCSP and SP districts follow their specific plans.; Table 2-3 does not list the mixed-use (TCSP) and specific plan (SP) districts.. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Diamond Bar
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a duplex in the RR zone in Diamond Bar?
No. Diamond Bar's use table does not allow it in RR (§ 22.08.030).
Can I have a duplex in the RM zone in Diamond Bar?
Yes. Diamond Bar's use table lists it as allowed in RM (§ 22.08.030).
General information, not legal advice.
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