Morgan Hill · Land use · Apartment building
Where is an apartment building (multifamily housing) allowed in Morgan Hill?
In Morgan Hill, an apartment building (multifamily housing) is allowed in 4 base zones (RAL, RAM, RAH and MU-N) and needs a conditional use permit in 1 (MU-F) (Morgan Hill use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: RAL, RAM, RAH and MU-N
- Needs a permit: MU-F
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Morgan Hill 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
Morgan Hill's code calls this use “Multifamily Dwellings”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| RAL | Allowed | § 18.18.020 |
| RAM Residential Attached Medium Density | Allowed | § 18.18.020 |
| RAH Residential Attached High Density | Allowed | § 18.18.020 |
| MU-N | Allowed | § 18.22.020 |
| MU-F | Needs a conditional use permit | § 18.22.020 |
What else applies
- 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: MU-D (Downtown Mixed Use): uses are in Figure 8 of the Downtown Specific Plan, not in the packet; Definitions chapter (Residential Care Facilities Small vs general, Group Housing, Community Assembly, Nursing Homes and Long-Term Care) not in the packet; Hillside Combining District (overlay). Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Morgan Hill
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the MU-F zone in Morgan Hill?
Only with a conditional use permit. Morgan Hill's use table lists it that way in MU-F (§ 18.22.020).
Can I have an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the RAL zone in Morgan Hill?
Yes. Morgan Hill's use table lists it as allowed in RAL (§ 18.18.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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