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Where is an apartment building (multifamily housing) allowed in La Palma?
In La Palma, an apartment building (multifamily housing) is allowed in 1 base zone (R-3) and not allowed in 8 (La Palma use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: R-3
- Not allowed: R-1, OP, NC, B-1, GI, PI, OS and PND
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the La Palma 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
La Palma's code calls this use “Apartments and 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 |
|---|---|---|
| R-3 Multiple-Family Residential | Allowed | § 44-78 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Standards for this use: § 44-79 (Standards in section column).
- Nonresidential cells come from the row Multifamily dwellings as a stand-alone use (all X). Mixed-use projects: residential and office/commercial is C in OP, B-1, PI. Multiple family residential duplexes is a separate row (R-1 X, R-3 P).
- 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 La Palma
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the R-1 zone in La Palma?
No. La Palma's use table does not allow it in R-1 (Single-Family) (§ 44-78).
Can I have an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the R-3 zone in La Palma?
Yes. La Palma's use table lists it as allowed in R-3 (Multiple-Family Residential) (§ 44-78).
General information, not legal advice.
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