Laguna Woods · Land use · Apartment building
Where is an apartment building (multifamily housing) allowed in Laguna Woods?
In Laguna Woods, an apartment building (multifamily housing) is allowed in 3 base zones (RMF, RC and RT) (Laguna Woods use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: RMF, RC and RT
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Laguna Woods 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
Laguna Woods's code calls this use “Dwelling, Multiple-Family”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| RMF Residential multifamily | Allowed | § 13.08.010 |
| RC Residential community | Allowed | § 13.08.010 |
| RT Residential towers | Allowed | § 13.08.010 |
What else applies
- Standards for this use: 13.26.160 (code reference in table).
- Community Apartment Projects row is U in all three residential districts (same code ref 13.26.160).
- 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 Laguna Woods
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the RMF zone in Laguna Woods?
Yes. Laguna Woods's use table lists it as allowed in RMF (Residential multifamily) (§ 13.08.010).
General information, not legal advice.
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