Shasta Lake · Land use · Apartment building
Where is an apartment building (multifamily housing) allowed in Shasta Lake?
In Shasta Lake, an apartment building (multifamily housing) is allowed in 2 base zones (R-3 and R-4) and needs a permit in 2 (CC and VC) (Shasta Lake use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: R-3 and R-4
- Needs a permit: CC and VC
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Shasta Lake 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
Shasta Lake's code calls this use “Multiple-family residences”. 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-3 Multiple-Family Residential District | Allowed | § 17.36.020 |
| R-4 Multiple-Family Residential-Office District | Allowed | § 17.37.020 |
| CC City Center Commercial District | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.40.040 |
| VC Village Commercial District | Needs an administrative permit | § 17.41.030 |
What else applies
- Condominiums are listed separately (R-3 outright; R-4 use permit). Planned Development (PD) allows any compatible use, with multiple-family residential 'only as a part of a mix of housing types' in areas designated suburban residential (S74); left out.
- 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: VMU (Village Mixed Use) and GC (General Commercial) named in cannabis table; chapters not in packet; EA, TP, TL districts named in 17.88.030; chapters not in packet; Mountain Gate at Shasta PD (17.63) has its own table (S75) with area columns; treated as non-base; Chapter 17.81 affordable housing, ADU and emergency shelter standards not in packet. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Shasta Lake
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the CC zone in Shasta Lake?
Only with a conditional use permit. Shasta Lake's use table lists it that way in CC (City Center Commercial District) (§ 17.40.040).
Can I have an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the R-3 zone in Shasta Lake?
Yes. Shasta Lake's use table lists it as allowed in R-3 (Multiple-Family Residential District) (§ 17.36.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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