Lompoc · Land use · Apartment building
Where is an apartment building (multifamily housing) allowed in Lompoc?
In Lompoc, an apartment building (multifamily housing) is allowed in 4 base zones (R-2, R-3, OTC and MU, all with a condition) and not allowed in 8 (Lompoc use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: R-2, R-3, OTC and MU
- Not allowed: RA, R-1, MH, CC, CB, PCD, PF and OS
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Lompoc 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
Lompoc's code calls this use “Multi-Family Residential: 2-6 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-2 Medium Density Residential | Allowed — see note Note row: Projects of 7 or more units: row 'Multi-Family Residential: ≥7 Units' is CUP 2 in R-2 (see note 2). | Division II — Allowed Uses and Development Standards for All Zones |
| R-3 High Density Residential | Allowed — see note Note row: Projects of 7 or more units: row 'Multi-Family Residential: ≥7 Units' is CUP in R-3. | Division II — Allowed Uses and Development Standards for All Zones |
| OTC Old Town Commercial | Allowed — see note Code row: “Multi-Family Residential” Note 3: For buildings with H Street or Ocean Avenue frontage in the OTC Zone, residential uses may only be located on the first floor if the residential use does not face the street (i.e., H Street or Ocean Avenue) and residential access is provided at the rear of the building. | Division II — Allowed Uses and Development Standards for All Zones |
| MU Mixed Use | Allowed — see note Code row: “Multi-Family Residential” Note 4: For buildings with H Street or Ocean Avenue frontage in the MU Zone, residential uses may only be located on the first floor if the residential use does not face the street (i.e., H Street or Ocean Avenue) and residential access is provided at the rear of the building. | Division II — Allowed Uses and Development Standards for All Zones |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Standards for this use: 17.404.160.
- Residential table row 'Multi-Family Residential: ≥7 Units': R-2 CUP 2, R-3 CUP, RA/R-1/MH -. Commercial and Other tables use a single row 'Multi-Family Residential' (OTC P 3; MU P 4).
- 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: Specific Plan (SP) zone: allowed uses come from each adopted specific plan; Overlay zones (AO, CRO, SO, PD, SEO, HSO): table 17.224.030.A modifies base-zone uses (e.g. HSO), not used here. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Lompoc
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the RA zone in Lompoc?
No. Lompoc's use table does not allow it in RA (Residential Agriculture) (Division II — Allowed Uses and Development Standards for All Zones).
Can I have an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the R-2 zone in Lompoc?
Yes, with a condition. Lompoc's use table lists it as allowed in R-2 (Medium Density Residential) (Division II — Allowed Uses and Development Standards for All Zones). The code adds a condition: “Projects of 7 or more units: row 'Multi-Family Residential: ≥7 Units' is CUP 2 in R-2 (see note 2).”
General information, not legal advice.
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