Upland · Land use · Apartment building
Where is an apartment building (multifamily housing) allowed in Upland?
In Upland, an apartment building (multifamily housing) is allowed in 6 base zones (RM-10, RM-20, RM-30, RM-40, C/R-MU and 1 more) and not allowed in 17 (Upland use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: RM-10, RM-20, RM-30, RM-40, C/R-MU and B/R-MU
- Not allowed: RS-20, RS-15, RS-10, RS-7.5, RS-4, RS-MH, C/O-MU, NC and 9 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Upland 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
Upland's code calls this use “Multi-Family Residential (Apartments) (3 or more attached)”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| RM-10 | Allowed | § 17.04.020 |
| RM-20 | Allowed | § 17.04.020 |
| RM-30 | Allowed | § 17.04.020 |
| RM-40 | Allowed | § 17.04.020 |
| C/R-MU | Allowed | § 17.05.020 |
| B/R-MU | Allowed | § 17.05.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Separate row "Condominiums": P in RM-10..RM-40, C/R-MU, B/R-MU, C/I-MU (P[9]); "—" elsewhere. Same mark [9] problem in C/I-MU.
- 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: Title 18 legacy specific-plan zone chapters (see zones); Animal keeping for non-commercial purposes: "See Title 6 of the Upland Municipal Code" (not in packet). Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Upland
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the RS-20 zone in Upland?
No. Upland's use table does not allow it in RS-20 (§ 17.04.020).
Can I have an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the RM-10 zone in Upland?
Yes. Upland's use table lists it as allowed in RM-10 (§ 17.04.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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