American Canyon · Land use · Apartment building
Where is an apartment building (multifamily housing) allowed in American Canyon?
In American Canyon, an apartment building (multifamily housing) is allowed in 4 base zones (RM, RH, CN and CC, 2 with a condition) and not allowed in 6 (American Canyon use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: RM, RH, CN and CC
- Not allowed: RRH, RE, RR, RS, LI and GI
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the American Canyon 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
American Canyon's code calls this use “Multifamily residential”. 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 Medium Residential | Allowed | Division 2 — ZONING DISTRICT PERMITTED USES AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
| RH High Residential | Allowed | Division 2 — ZONING DISTRICT PERMITTED USES AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
| CN Neighborhood Commercial | Allowed — see note Note 1: GP Policy 1.14.1 | Division 2 — ZONING DISTRICT PERMITTED USES AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
| CC Community Commercial | Allowed — see note Note 2: GP Policy 1.15.1 | Division 2 — ZONING DISTRICT PERMITTED USES AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Separate rows: 'Garden apartments' (RM P, RH P; commercial and industrial -), 'Townhouses' (RM P, RH P).
- 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 American Canyon
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the RRH zone in American Canyon?
No. American Canyon's use table does not allow it in RRH (Division 2 — ZONING DISTRICT PERMITTED USES AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS).
Can I have an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the RM zone in American Canyon?
Yes. American Canyon's use table lists it as allowed in RM (Medium Residential) (Division 2 — ZONING DISTRICT PERMITTED USES AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS).
General information, not legal advice.
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