Coalinga · Land use · Apartment building
Where is an apartment building (multifamily housing) allowed in Coalinga?
In Coalinga, an apartment building (multifamily housing) is allowed in 3 base zones (RMD, RHD and MX, 1 with a condition) and not allowed in 7 (Coalinga use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: RMD, RHD and MX
- Not allowed: RR, RE, RSF, RT, CG, CR and CS
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Coalinga 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
Coalinga's code calls this use “Multiple Residence / Multiple Residences”. 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.
Zones where it is not allowed
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: Zone names for RR, RE, RSF, RT, RMD, RHD, CG, CR, CS, MBL, MBH are not spelled out in the packet; Master Plan Overlay District and Resource Extraction Overlay District follow the underlying district (S6, S7). Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Coalinga
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the RR zone in Coalinga?
No. Coalinga's use table does not allow it in RR (§ 9-2.202).
Can I have an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the RMD zone in Coalinga?
Yes. Coalinga's use table lists it as allowed in RMD (§ 9-2.202).
General information, not legal advice.
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