Banning · Land use · Apartment building
Where is an apartment building (multifamily housing) allowed in Banning?
In Banning, an apartment building (multifamily housing) is allowed in 3 base zones (MDR, HDR and VHDR), needs a conditional use permit in 1 (LDR) and not allowed in 6 (Banning use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: MDR, HDR and VHDR
- Needs a permit: LDR
- Not allowed: R/A, R/A/H, RR, RR/H, VLDR and MHP
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Banning 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
Banning's code calls this use “Multi-Family Residential Dwelling”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| MDR | Allowed | § 17.08.020 |
| HDR | Allowed | § 17.08.020 |
| VHDR | Allowed | § 17.08.020 |
| LDR | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.08.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Separate rows: "Multiple-Family Affordable Housing (min. 20% lower income, by non-discretionary action)" (note 7: by right in the multi-family districts, min density 24-30 du/ac in VHDR) and "Condominiums and Townhomes".
- 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: Commercial, industrial and other base districts (not in the text); only residential, public facilities and open space tables are present. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Banning
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the LDR zone in Banning?
Only with a conditional use permit. Banning's use table lists it that way in LDR (§ 17.08.020).
Can I have an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the R/A zone in Banning?
No. Banning's use table does not allow it in R/A (§ 17.08.020).
Can I have an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the MDR zone in Banning?
Yes. Banning's use table lists it as allowed in MDR (§ 17.08.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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