Grand Terrace · Land use · Apartment building
Where is an apartment building (multifamily housing) allowed in Grand Terrace?
In Grand Terrace, an apartment building (multifamily housing) is allowed in 3 base zones (R2, R3 and R3-20/R3-24) and not allowed in 5 (Grand Terrace use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: R2, R3 and R3-20/R3-24
- Not allowed: RH, R1-20, R1-10, R1-7.2 and R3-S
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Grand Terrace 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
Grand Terrace's code calls this use “Multiple Family Units”. 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 | § 18.10.030 |
| R3 | Allowed | § 18.10.030 |
| R3-20/R3-24 | Allowed | § 18.10.030 |
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: AG overlay Table 18.53.020 (not in the text); blank cells in the residential table are left out; the residential table does not say blank = prohibited. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Grand Terrace
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the RH zone in Grand Terrace?
No. Grand Terrace's use table does not allow it in RH (§ 18.10.030).
Can I have an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the R2 zone in Grand Terrace?
Yes. Grand Terrace's use table lists it as allowed in R2 (§ 18.10.030).
General information, not legal advice.
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