Culver City · Land use · Duplex
Where is a duplex allowed in Culver City?
In Culver City, a duplex is allowed in 2 base zones (R2 and RLD) and not allowed in 10 (Culver City use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: R2 and RLD
- Not allowed: R1, RMD, RHD, MU-N, MU-1, MU-2, MU-DT, MU-MD and 2 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Culver City Municipal Code use tables (read October 2026). Base zones only. General information, not legal advice — check with the city before you apply.
Zones where a duplex can go
Culver City's code calls this use “Two-family dwelling/duplex”. 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 | § 17.210.015 |
| RLD | Allowed | § 17.210.015 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- State law: SB 9 (Gov. Code § 65852.21) allows two homes on most single-family lots with a ministerial permit, also where this table says no.
- Not covered here: Commercial and industrial zoning districts (their use tables are not in the packet); Specific-plan or overlay districts other than Fox Hills. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Culver City
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a duplex in the R1 zone in Culver City?
No. Culver City's use table does not allow it in R1 (§ 17.210.015).
Can I have a duplex in the R2 zone in Culver City?
Yes. Culver City's use table lists it as allowed in R2 (§ 17.210.015).
General information, not legal advice.
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