Delano · Land use · Apartment building
Where is an apartment building (multifamily housing) allowed in Delano?
In Delano, an apartment building (multifamily housing) is needs a permit in 5 (R-2, R-3, GC, NC and DC) and not allowed in 2 (Delano use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: R-2, R-3, GC, NC and DC
- Not allowed: R-A and R-1
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Delano 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
Delano's code calls this use “2. Multifamily Dwellings (S1); 3. Multifamily residential dwellings (S2)”. 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-2 | Needs a site plan review | § 20.4.30 |
| R-3 | Needs a site plan review | § 20.4.30 |
| GC General Commercial District | Needs a conditional use permit | § 20.5.30 |
| NC Neighborhood Commercial District | Needs a conditional use permit | § 20.5.30 |
| DC Downtown Commercial District | Needs a conditional use permit | § 20.5.30 |
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: CRC and I (Table 6.A) and the Agricultural district (Table 7.A) have no shelter row. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Delano
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the R-2 zone in Delano?
Only with a site plan review. Delano's use table lists it that way in R-2 (§ 20.4.30).
Can I have an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the R-A zone in Delano?
No. Delano's use table does not allow it in R-A (§ 20.4.30).
General information, not legal advice.
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