Live Oak Sutter County · Land use · Apartment building
Where is an apartment building (multifamily housing) allowed in Live Oak Sutter County?
In Live Oak Sutter County, an apartment building (multifamily housing) is allowed in 2 base zones (R-3 and R-4), needs an use permit in 1 (C-MU) and not allowed in 3 (Live Oak Sutter County use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: R-3 and R-4
- Needs a permit: C-MU
- Not allowed: R-1, R-2 and C-G
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Live Oak Sutter County 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
Live Oak Sutter County's code calls this use “Multiple-family residence (S1) / Multiple-family residential (S2)”. 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-3 Medium Density Residential | Allowed | § 17.02.020 |
| R-4 Multiple-Family Residential | Allowed | § 17.02.020 |
| C-MU Commercial-Mixed Use | Needs an use permit | § 17.03.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Apartment hotel (R-3 U, R-4 P) is a different row and was not used.
- 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: PF (Public Facilities) zone: its use table is not in the packet; UR zone otherwise says "All P/ZC/U uses in the R-1 Zone District" (S5); only rows listed directly for UR were used; PD zone: any use that is internally compatible (S6), no table. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Live Oak Sutter County
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the C-MU zone in Live Oak Sutter County?
Only with an use permit. Live Oak Sutter County's use table lists it that way in C-MU (Commercial-Mixed Use) (§ 17.03.020).
Can I have an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the R-1 zone in Live Oak Sutter County?
No. Live Oak Sutter County's use table does not allow it in R-1 (R-1 Zone District) (§ 17.02.020).
Can I have an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the R-3 zone in Live Oak Sutter County?
Yes. Live Oak Sutter County's use table lists it as allowed in R-3 (Medium Density Residential) (§ 17.02.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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