Livingston · Land use · Apartment building
Where is an apartment building (multifamily housing) allowed in Livingston?
In Livingston, an apartment building (multifamily housing) is allowed in 2 base zones (R-3 and DTC) and not allowed in 10 (Livingston use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: R-3 and DTC
- Not allowed: R-E, R-1, R-2, C-1, C-2, C-3, M-1, M-2 and 2 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Livingston 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
Livingston's code calls this use “Dwelling, multiple-family/ apartment”. 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 High Density Residential | Allowed | § 5-3-15 |
| DTC Downtown Commercial | Allowed | § 5-3-15 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Standards for this use: § 5-5-4 Multi-family residential development (supplemental regulations).
- Table 2 header marks R-3 and DTC with note 7 (site plan/design review for new construction), but note 7 excludes multiple-family/apartment dwellings.
- 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 Livingston
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the R-E zone in Livingston?
No. Livingston's use table does not allow it in R-E (Estate Residential) (§ 5-3-15).
Can I have an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the R-3 zone in Livingston?
Yes. Livingston's use table lists it as allowed in R-3 (High Density Residential) (§ 5-3-15).
General information, not legal advice.
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