Calaveras County · Land use · Apartment building
Where is an apartment building (multifamily housing) allowed in Calaveras County?
In Calaveras County, an apartment building (multifamily housing) is allowed in 2 base zones (R2 and R3), needs a conditional use permit in 2 (C1 and C2) and not allowed in 2 (Calaveras County use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: R2 and R3
- Needs a permit: C1 and C2
- Not allowed: RR and R1
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Calaveras County 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
Calaveras County's code calls this use “Multi-Unit 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 |
|---|---|---|
| R2 | Allowed | § 17.05.020 |
| R3 | Allowed | § 17.05.020 |
| C1 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.06.020 |
| C2 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.06.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Standards for this use: Section 17.06.030 Residential Uses in Commercial Zones (commercial zones; text not in packet).
- Cells written "P/C(1)" or "P/A(6)" (permitted under a condition, otherwise a permit) are left out because the status depends on a condition the page cannot show.
- 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: Zone names are not stated in the packet text. Cells written with a slash and a condition, such as P/C(1), P/A(6), P(3)/C, are left out of every use.. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Calaveras County
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the C1 zone in Calaveras County?
Only with a conditional use permit. Calaveras County's use table lists it that way in C1 (§ 17.06.020).
Can I have an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the RR zone in Calaveras County?
No. Calaveras County's use table does not allow it in RR (§ 17.05.020).
Can I have an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the R2 zone in Calaveras County?
Yes. Calaveras County's use table lists it as allowed in R2 (§ 17.05.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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