Monrovia · Land use · Apartment building
Where is an apartment building (multifamily housing) allowed in Monrovia?
In Monrovia, an apartment building (multifamily housing) is allowed in 4 base zones (RM, RM/RH, RH and NC, 1 with a condition) and not allowed in 9 (Monrovia use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: RM, RM/RH, RH and NC
- Not allowed: RF, RE, RL, CRS, RCC, O/RD/LM, BE, M and 1 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Monrovia 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
Monrovia's code calls this use “Multiple-family dwelling”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| RM | Allowed | Chapter 17.08 — PERMITTED USES |
| RM/RH | Allowed | Chapter 17.08 — PERMITTED USES |
| RH | Allowed | Chapter 17.08 — PERMITTED USES |
| NC | Allowed — see note Note 5: Multi-family residential development in the NC (Neighborhood Commercial) zone shall be subject to the multiple-family residential development standards of the RH (Residential High Density) zone, and the setback requirements, which are set forth in § 17.16.020. | Chapter 17.08 — PERMITTED USES |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- RCM column says LUE (see the Land Use Element of the General Plan); cell left out. Definition: a dwelling unit on a lot containing more than one dwelling unit; a dwelling unit in a planned unit development counts as multiple family.
- 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: ANF zone (Chapter 17.18); HCD zone (Chapter 17.14); HR and HWP zones (Land Use Element of the General Plan); PD zones (Land Use Element of the General Plan). Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Monrovia
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the RF zone in Monrovia?
No. Monrovia's use table does not allow it in RF (Chapter 17.08 — PERMITTED USES).
Can I have an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the RM zone in Monrovia?
Yes. Monrovia's use table lists it as allowed in RM (Chapter 17.08 — PERMITTED USES).
General information, not legal advice.
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