Winters · Land use · Apartment building
Where is an apartment building (multifamily housing) allowed in Winters?
In Winters, an apartment building (multifamily housing) is allowed in 3 base zones (R-3, R-4 and C-2) and needs a conditional use permit in 2 (C-1 and O-F) (Winters use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: R-3, R-4 and C-2
- Needs a permit: C-1 and O-F
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Winters 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
Winters's code calls this use “Dwelling, Multiple-Family”. 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 Multifamily Residential | Allowed | Chapter 17.52 — LAND USE REGULATIONS: ZONING MATRIX |
| R-4 High Density Residential | Allowed | Chapter 17.52 — LAND USE REGULATIONS: ZONING MATRIX |
| C-2 Central Business District | Allowed | Chapter 17.52 — LAND USE REGULATIONS: ZONING MATRIX |
| C-1 Neighborhood Commercial | Needs a conditional use permit | Chapter 17.52 — LAND USE REGULATIONS: ZONING MATRIX |
| O-F Office | Needs a conditional use permit | Chapter 17.52 — LAND USE REGULATIONS: ZONING MATRIX |
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: D-A and D-B (downtown form-based code) are covered only by street type in S4; not given as base cells. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Winters
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the C-1 zone in Winters?
Only with a conditional use permit. Winters's use table lists it that way in C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) (Chapter 17.52 — LAND USE REGULATIONS: ZONING MATRIX).
Can I have an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the R-3 zone in Winters?
Yes. Winters's use table lists it as allowed in R-3 (Multifamily Residential) (Chapter 17.52 — LAND USE REGULATIONS: ZONING MATRIX).
General information, not legal advice.
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