Highland · Land use · Apartment building
Where is an apartment building (multifamily housing) allowed in Highland?
In Highland, an apartment building (multifamily housing) is needs a permit in 5 (R-2, R-3, R-4, HDS and R-2C, 1 with a condition) and not allowed in 4 (Highland use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: R-2, R-3, R-4, HDS and R-2C
- Not allowed: A/EQ, R-1, VR and EHV
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Highland 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
Highland's code calls this use “3. Multiple-family attached”. 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-2 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 16.16.030 |
| R-3 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 16.16.030 |
| R-4 | Needs a staff review permit | § 16.16.030 |
| HDS | Needs a staff review permit — see note Note row below: Maximum 650 units (units constructed after 650 shall comply with HMC § 16.12.010 ) | § 16.16.030 |
| R-2C | Needs a conditional use permit | § 16.16.030 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- 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: Mixed Use District (S3): its table columns are project types, not zones; Specific plan areas; Zone names for A/EQ, HDS, VR, R-2C, EHV, NC, PC, VC, BP, I, OP are not given in the packet. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Highland
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the R-2 zone in Highland?
Only with a conditional use permit. Highland's use table lists it that way in R-2 (§ 16.16.030).
Can I have an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the A/EQ zone in Highland?
No. Highland's use table does not allow it in A/EQ (§ 16.16.030).
General information, not legal advice.
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