Taft · Land use · Apartment building
Where is an apartment building (multifamily housing) allowed in Taft?
In Taft, an apartment building (multifamily housing) is allowed in 3 base zones (R-2, R-3 and MU) and not allowed in 3 (Taft use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: R-2, R-3 and MU
- Not allowed: RS, R-1 and GC
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Taft 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
Taft's code calls this use “Multi-family residential dwellings, small (triplexes and fourplexes)”. 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 | Allowed | § 6-4-3 |
| R-3 | Allowed | § 6-4-3 |
| MU Mixed Use | Allowed | § 6-5-3 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Row 'Multi-family residential dwellings, large (5 or more units subject to Site Plan Review per section 6-2-9)': R-2 P, R-3 P, RS X, R-1 X, MU P, GC X. 5 or more units need Site Plan Review in addition.
- 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.
- Overlay zones and specific plans can change the answer for a lot.
Other uses in Taft
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the RS zone in Taft?
No. Taft's use table does not allow it in RS (§ 6-4-3).
Can I have an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the R-2 zone in Taft?
Yes. Taft's use table lists it as allowed in R-2 (§ 6-4-3).
General information, not legal advice.
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