Dixon · Land use · Apartment building
Where is an apartment building (multifamily housing) allowed in Dixon?
In Dixon, an apartment building (multifamily housing) is allowed in 4 base zones (RL, RM, DMX and CMX, 2 with a condition) and not allowed in 3 (Dixon use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: RL, RM, DMX and CMX
- Not allowed: CN, CR and CS
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Dixon 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
Dixon'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 |
|---|---|---|
| RL | Allowed | § 18.04.020 |
| RM | Allowed | § 18.04.020 |
| DMX | Allowed — see note Note 2: Prohibited on the ground floor along the North Jackson Street, East A Street, West A Street, North 1st Street, and South 1st Street frontages. | § 18.05.020 |
| CMX | Allowed — see note Note *: In the CMX district, a minimum of one (1) residential use and a minimum of one (1) commercial use are required on any development site two and one-half (2.5) acres or more in size (see subsection A of this section, CMX Zoning District, Additional Use Regulations). | § 18.05.020 |
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: CAMX (land uses set by the approved PD plan, S3); PD overlay districts (S6); any agricultural or other districts not in the packet text. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Dixon
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the CN zone in Dixon?
No. Dixon's use table does not allow it in CN (§ 18.05.020).
Can I have an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the RL zone in Dixon?
Yes. Dixon's use table lists it as allowed in RL (§ 18.04.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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