Plymouth · Land use · Apartment building
Where is an apartment building (multifamily housing) allowed in Plymouth?
In Plymouth, an apartment building (multifamily housing) is allowed in 3 base zones (A, RR and VR, 2 with a condition) and needs a permit in 5 (SR, VC, SC, HC/C and I/BP) (Plymouth use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: A, RR and VR
- Needs a permit: SR, VC, SC, HC/C and I/BP
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Plymouth 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
Plymouth's code calls this use “Dwellings, Multifamily”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A | Allowed — see note Note 1: If part of a cluster development, preserving open space and natural resources, or providing affordable housing. | § 19.56.030 |
| RR | Allowed — see note Note 1: If part of a cluster development, preserving open space and natural resources, or providing affordable housing. | § 19.56.030 |
| VR | Allowed | § 19.56.030 |
| SR | Needs an administrative use permit | § 19.56.030 |
| VC | Needs a conditional use permit | § 19.60.030 |
| SC | Needs a conditional use permit | § 19.60.030 |
| HC/C | Needs a conditional use permit | § 19.60.030 |
| I/BP | Needs a conditional use permit | § 19.60.030 |
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: Zone names are not stated in the text. The S2 residential table appears to have lost the detached single-family row (see single-family-home).. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Plymouth
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the SR zone in Plymouth?
Only with an administrative use permit. Plymouth's use table lists it that way in SR (§ 19.56.030).
Can I have an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the A zone in Plymouth?
Yes, with a condition. Plymouth's use table lists it as allowed in A (§ 19.56.030). The code adds a condition: “If part of a cluster development, preserving open space and natural resources, or providing affordable housing.”
General information, not legal advice.
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