Hawaiian Gardens · Land use · Apartment building
Where is an apartment building (multifamily housing) allowed in Hawaiian Gardens?
In Hawaiian Gardens, an apartment building (multifamily housing) is allowed in 6 base zones (R-2, R-3, R-4, RIH, MU-1 and 1 more) and not allowed in 7 (Hawaiian Gardens use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: R-2, R-3, R-4, RIH, MU-1 and MU-2
- Not allowed: R-1:10,000, R-1, MHP, C-2, C-4, M-1 and PF
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Hawaiian Gardens 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
Hawaiian Gardens's code calls this use “Apartment (multi-family rental 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 |
|---|---|---|
| R-2 Medium and Intermediate Density Residential (column shared with R-3) | Allowed | § 18.40.070 |
| R-3 Medium and Intermediate Density Residential (column shared with R-2) | Allowed | § 18.40.070 |
| R-4 High Density Residential | Allowed | § 18.40.070 |
| RIH Religious Institution Housing | Allowed | § 18.40.070 |
| MU-1 Mixed-use | Allowed | § 18.55.020 |
| MU-2 Mixed-use | Allowed | § 18.55.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- "Condominium (residential)" is a separate row (P in R-2, R-3, R-4, RIH, MU-1, MU-2).
- 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.
- Overlay zones and specific plans can change the answer for a lot.
Other uses in Hawaiian Gardens
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the R-1:10,000 zone in Hawaiian Gardens?
No. Hawaiian Gardens's use table does not allow it in R-1:10,000 (Single-Family Estate (table column shared with R-1)) (§ 18.40.070).
Can I have an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the R-2 zone in Hawaiian Gardens?
Yes. Hawaiian Gardens's use table lists it as allowed in R-2 (Medium and Intermediate Density Residential (column shared with R-3)) (§ 18.40.070).
General information, not legal advice.
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