Moorpark · Land use · Duplex
Where is a duplex allowed in Moorpark?
In Moorpark, a duplex is allowed in 3 base zones (MUL, MUM and MUD), needs an administrative permit in 5 (R-E, R-L, R-1, R-2 and R-3) and not allowed in 4 (Moorpark use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: MUL, MUM and MUD
- Needs a permit: R-E, R-L, R-1, R-2 and R-3
- Not allowed: O-S, A-E, R-A and TPD
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Moorpark Municipal Code use tables (read October 2026). Base zones only. General information, not legal advice — check with the city before you apply.
Zones where a duplex can go
Moorpark's code calls this use “Dwellings, two-family or 2 single-family dwellings on 1 lot”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| MUL | Allowed Code row: “4. Dwellings, two-family or 2 single-family dwellings on 1 lot” | § 17.20.070 |
| MUM | Allowed Code row: “4. Dwellings, two-family or 2 single-family dwellings on 1 lot” | § 17.20.070 |
| MUD | Allowed Code row: “4. Dwellings, two-family or 2 single-family dwellings on 1 lot” | § 17.20.070 |
| R-E | Needs an administrative permit Code row: “a. 2 dwelling units” | § 17.20.050 |
| R-L | Needs an administrative permit Code row: “a. 2 dwelling units” | § 17.20.050 |
| R-1 | Needs an administrative permit Code row: “a. 2 dwelling units” | § 17.20.050 |
| R-2 | Needs an administrative permit Code row: “a. 2 dwelling units” | § 17.20.050 |
| R-3 | Needs an administrative permit Code row: “a. 2 dwelling units” | § 17.20.050 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- S1 sub-row b ('2 dwelling units for affordable or senior housing units', Ch. 17.64) has the same cells. S3 sub-rows 'Less than 5 dwelling units' ZC.
- State law: SB 9 (Gov. Code § 65852.21) allows two homes on most single-family lots with a ministerial permit, also where this table says no.
- Not covered here: Specific-plan areas (e.g. Carlsberg specific plan). Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Moorpark
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a duplex in the R-E zone in Moorpark?
Only with an administrative permit. Moorpark's use table lists it that way in R-E (§ 17.20.050).
Can I have a duplex in the O-S zone in Moorpark?
No. Moorpark's use table does not allow it in O-S (§ 17.20.050).
Can I have a duplex in the MUL zone in Moorpark?
Yes. Moorpark's use table lists it as allowed in MUL (§ 17.20.070).
General information, not legal advice.
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