Reedley · Land use · Duplex
Where is a duplex allowed in Reedley?
In Reedley, a duplex is allowed in 5 base zones (RE, R-1, MDR, HDR and UR) and not allowed in 1 (Reedley use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: RE, R-1, MDR, HDR and UR
- Not allowed: RCO
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Reedley Municipal Code use tables (read October 2026). Base zones only. General information, not legal advice — check with the city before you apply.
Zones where a duplex can go
Reedley's code calls this use “Dwelling, Two-Unit”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| RE Residential Estate | Allowed | Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
| R-1 Low Density Residential (R-1-6, R-1-7, R-1-9, R-1-12 and R-1(SP) share one table column) | Allowed | Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
| MDR Medium Density Residential | Allowed | Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
| HDR High Density Residential | Allowed | Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
| UR Urban Reserve | Allowed | Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
Zones where it is not allowed
RCO.
What else applies
- Dwelling, Three-Unit is a separate row with the same statuses in RE/R-1/MDR/HDR/UR
- State law: SB 9 (Gov. Code § 65852.21) allows two homes on most single-family lots with a ministerial permit, also where this table says no.
- Not covered here: R-1 sub-districts are not separated in the use table (one R-1 column). Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Reedley
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a duplex in the RCO zone in Reedley?
No. Reedley's use table does not allow it in RCO (Resource Conservation and Open Space) (Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS).
Can I have a duplex in the RE zone in Reedley?
Yes. Reedley's use table lists it as allowed in RE (Residential Estate) (Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS).
General information, not legal advice.
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