Beverly Hills · Land use · Apartment building
Where is an apartment building (multifamily housing) allowed in Beverly Hills?
In Beverly Hills, an apartment building (multifamily housing) is allowed in 6 base zones (R-4, RMCP, R-4X1, R-4X2, R-3 and 1 more) (Beverly Hills use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: R-4, RMCP, R-4X1, R-4X2, R-3 and R-4-P
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Beverly Hills 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
Beverly Hills's code calls this use “Multiple-family dwellings”. 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-4 Multiple Residential Zone | Allowed | Article 3 — ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES; PERMITTED AND CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USES |
| RMCP Multiple-Family Residential-Commercial Parking Zone | Allowed | Article 3 — ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES; PERMITTED AND CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USES |
| R-4X1 | Allowed | Article 3 — ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES; PERMITTED AND CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USES |
| R-4X2 | Allowed | Article 3 — ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES; PERMITTED AND CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USES |
| R-3 Multiple Residential Zone | Allowed | Article 3 — ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES; PERMITTED AND CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USES |
| R-4-P Residential Parking Zone | Allowed | Article 3 — ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES; PERMITTED AND CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USES |
What else applies
- 'Multiple-family housing for the elderly or disabled pursuant to article 12.5' is a separate row (CUP in R-4, RMCP, R-4X2, R-4-P). Rental/lease: initial term at least one year (10-3-1231.5, RMCP).
- 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: Specific plan areas (Hotel, Gardens, 9900 Wilshire, Beverly Hilton, One Beverly Hills) defer to their own plans; Permitted-use lists of R-4, R-4X1, R-4X2 articles are not in the packet; the 10-3-302 charts are used instead. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Beverly Hills
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the R-4 zone in Beverly Hills?
Yes. Beverly Hills's use table lists it as allowed in R-4 (Multiple Residential Zone) (Article 3 — ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES; PERMITTED AND CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USES).
General information, not legal advice.
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