Lodi · Land use · Apartment building
Where is an apartment building (multifamily housing) allowed in Lodi?
In Lodi, an apartment building (multifamily housing) is allowed in 5 base zones (RMD, RHD, DMU, MCE and MCO, 1 with a condition) and not allowed in 1 (Lodi use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: RMD, RHD, DMU, MCE and MCO
- Not allowed: RLD
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Lodi 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
Lodi's code calls this use “Multi-family dwellings (3 or more 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 |
|---|---|---|
| RMD | Allowed | § 17.18.030 |
| RHD | Allowed | § 17.18.030 |
| DMU | Allowed — see note Note (2)?: Upper floors only in DMU district fronting School Street (Section 17.22.050). | § 17.22.030 |
| MCE | Allowed | § 17.22.030 |
| MCO | Allowed | § 17.22.030 |
Zones where it is not allowed
RLD.
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: RLD, RMD, RHD, DMU, MCE, MCO, PF: no shelter row (unlisted = not allowed). Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Lodi
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the RLD zone in Lodi?
No. Lodi's use table does not allow it in RLD (§ 17.18.030).
Can I have an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the RMD zone in Lodi?
Yes. Lodi's use table lists it as allowed in RMD (§ 17.18.030).
General information, not legal advice.
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