Galt · Land use · Apartment building
Where is an apartment building (multifamily housing) allowed in Galt?
In Galt, an apartment building (multifamily housing) is allowed in 5 base zones (R3, R4/R4a, MU, DR and DMU, all with a condition), needs a conditional use permit in 2 (C and DC) and not allowed in 9 (Galt use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: R3, R4/R4a, MU, DR and DMU
- Needs a permit: C and DC
- Not allowed: RA, RE, R1A, R1B, R1C, R2, HC, OP and 1 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Galt 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
Galt's code calls this use “Multiple-Family Dwelling, Three or More”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | Allowed — see note Note 2: Residential projects of five (5) or more units in the R4a zone that include a minimum twenty percent (20%) of units affordable to lower-income households (in accordance with Government Code Section 65583.2(c)) shall be a permitted (P) use by right; however, projects must comply with the residential design standards in Section 18.16.055. For purposes of this section, "use by right" has the same meaning as provided in Government Code Section 65583.2(i). Residential projects of five (5) or more units in the R4a zone not containing a minimum of twenty percent (20%) of affordable units shall require Planning Commission approved design review. All residential projects with five (5) or more units in the R3 and R4 zones shall require Planning Commission approved design review. | § 18.16.040 |
| R4/R4a | Allowed — see note Note 2: Residential projects of five (5) or more units in the R4a zone that include a minimum twenty percent (20%) of units affordable to lower-income households (in accordance with Government Code Section 65583.2(c)) shall be a permitted (P) use by right; however, projects must comply with the residential design standards in Section 18.16.055. For purposes of this section, "use by right" has the same meaning as provided in Government Code Section 65583.2(i). Residential projects of five (5) or more units in the R4a zone not containing a minimum of twenty percent (20%) of affordable units shall require Planning Commission approved design review. All residential projects with five (5) or more units in the R3 and R4 zones shall require Planning Commission approved design review. | § 18.16.040 |
| MU | Allowed — see note Note 2: Planning Commission approved design review required for residential projects with five (5) or more units, and all commercial projects (single or multiple buildings, including shopping centers) over one hundred thousand (100,000) square feet. | § 18.24.040 |
| DR | Allowed — see note Note 2: Planning Commission approved design review required for residential projects with five (5) or more units, and all commercial projects (single or multiple buildings, including shopping centers) over one hundred thousand (100,000) square feet. | § 18.28.050 |
| DMU | Allowed — see note Note 2: Planning Commission approved design review required for residential projects with five (5) or more units, and all commercial projects (single or multiple buildings, including shopping centers) over one hundred thousand (100,000) square feet. | § 18.28.050 |
| C | Needs a conditional use permit | § 18.20.040 |
| DC | Needs a conditional use permit | § 18.28.050 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Standards for this use: Residential table note 4: New developments of five (5) or more multiple-family dwellings require the construction of usable common and/or private open space, which shall be subject to site plan review. Examples of common and/or private open space include, but are not limited to: (usable common and/or private open space, subject to site plan review, for new developments of 5 or more units; MU table note 3 is the same text).
- 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; Galt has no use table for specific plan / overlay zones in the text. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Galt
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the C zone in Galt?
Only with a conditional use permit. Galt's use table lists it that way in C (§ 18.20.040).
Can I have an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the RA zone in Galt?
No. Galt's use table does not allow it in RA (§ 18.16.040).
Can I have an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the R3 zone in Galt?
Yes, with a condition. Galt's use table lists it as allowed in R3 (§ 18.16.040). The code adds a condition: “Residential projects of five (5) or more units in the R4a zone that include a minimum twenty percent (20%) of units affordable to lower-income households (in accordance with Government Code Section 65583.2(c)) shall…”
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