Gustine · Land use · Apartment building
Where is an apartment building (multifamily housing) allowed in Gustine?
In Gustine, an apartment building (multifamily housing) is allowed in 2 base zones (R-3 and R-4), needs a permit in 2 (R-2 and P-D, 1 with a condition) and not allowed in 7 (Gustine use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: R-3 and R-4
- Needs a permit: R-2 and P-D
- Not allowed: R-E, R-1, C-N, C-O, C-1, C-2 and C-H
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Gustine 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
Gustine's code calls this use “Multi-family housing, 3 or 4 units”. 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-3 Multiple Residential Medium/High Density | Allowed | § 4-22-030 |
| R-4 Multiple Residential High Density | Allowed | § 4-22-030 |
| R-2 Medium Density Residential | Needs an use permit | § 4-22-030 |
| P-D Planned Development | Needs a planned development permit — see note Note 4: Use allowed in the PD zoning district only when authorized through Planned Development Permit approval. | § 4-22-030 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Standards for this use: Specific Use Regulations column cites 4-44-090.
- Row 'Multi-family housing, 5 or more units': R-E no, R-1 no, R-2 no, R-3 P, R-4 P, P-D P (note 4). So 5 or more units are not allowed in R-2, 3 or 4 units need a Use Permit there. Commercial row is 'Multi-family housing' (S4). 'Residential units in a mixed-use project' is separate (P in C-N, C-O, C-1, C-2).
- 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.
- Overlay zones and specific plans can change the answer for a lot.
Other uses in Gustine
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the R-2 zone in Gustine?
Only with an use permit. Gustine's use table lists it that way in R-2 (Medium Density Residential) (§ 4-22-030).
Can I have an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the R-E zone in Gustine?
No. Gustine's use table does not allow it in R-E (Residential Estate) (§ 4-22-030).
Can I have an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the R-3 zone in Gustine?
Yes. Gustine's use table lists it as allowed in R-3 (Multiple Residential Medium/High Density) (§ 4-22-030).
General information, not legal advice.
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