Rancho Cucamonga · Land use · Apartment building
Where is an apartment building (multifamily housing) allowed in Rancho Cucamonga?
In Rancho Cucamonga, an apartment building (multifamily housing) is allowed in 13 base zones (LM, M, MH, H, NG3L and 8 more, 9 with a condition) and not allowed in 9 (Rancho Cucamonga use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: LM, M, MH, H, NG3L, NG3, CE1, ME1 and 5 more
- Not allowed: VL, L, NI, IE, OSC, HR, P, FC/UC and 1 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Rancho Cucamonga 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
Rancho Cucamonga's code calls this use “Dwelling, Multifamily (base zones); Dwelling, Multi-Family [1] (form-based)”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| LM Low Medium Residential (includes subzones) | Allowed | § 17.30.030 |
| M Medium Residential (includes subzones) | Allowed | § 17.30.030 |
| MH Medium High Residential (includes MH-TV) | Allowed | § 17.30.030 |
| H High Residential (includes H-TV) | Allowed | § 17.30.030 |
| NG3L | Allowed — see note Note 1: See additional regulations for ground floor uses in section 17.130.040. | § 17.136.020 |
| NG3 | Allowed — see note Note 1: See additional regulations for ground floor uses in section 17.130.040. | § 17.136.020 |
| CE1 | Allowed — see note Note 1: See additional regulations for ground floor uses in section 17.130.040. | § 17.136.020 |
| ME1 | Allowed — see note Note 1: See additional regulations for ground floor uses in section 17.130.040. | § 17.136.020 |
| ME2 | Allowed — see note Note 1: See additional regulations for ground floor uses in section 17.130.040. | § 17.136.020 |
| CO1 | Allowed — see note Note 1: See additional regulations for ground floor uses in section 17.130.040. | § 17.136.020 |
| CO2 | Allowed — see note Note 1: See additional regulations for ground floor uses in section 17.130.040. | § 17.136.020 |
| CE2L | Allowed — see note Note 1: See additional regulations for ground floor uses in section 17.130.040. | § 17.136.020 |
| CE2 | Allowed — see note Note 1: See additional regulations for ground floor uses in section 17.130.040. | § 17.136.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
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: Specific Plan (SP) zones: uses follow each adopted specific plan; Definitions chapter (what 'Residential Care Facility', 'Assembly Use' and 'Agricultural Uses' include) and chapters 17.88 / 17.110 are not in the packet; Cells marked M/N (child day care in VL, L, LM, M and NE-2) are not resolved. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Rancho Cucamonga
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the VL zone in Rancho Cucamonga?
No. Rancho Cucamonga's use table does not allow it in VL (Very Low Residential (includes subzones EH 14000, EH 9000)) (§ 17.30.030).
Can I have an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the LM zone in Rancho Cucamonga?
Yes. Rancho Cucamonga's use table lists it as allowed in LM (Low Medium Residential (includes subzones)) (§ 17.30.030).
General information, not legal advice.
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