Pico Rivera · Land use · Apartment building
Where is an apartment building (multifamily housing) allowed in Pico Rivera?
In Pico Rivera, an apartment building (multifamily housing) is allowed in 6 base zones (R-M-M, R-M-H, P-A, C-C, C-G and 1 more, 4 with a condition) and not allowed in 5 (Pico Rivera use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: R-M-M, R-M-H, P-A, C-C, C-G and CPD
- Not allowed: R-E, S-F, R-I, PUD and C-M
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Pico Rivera 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
Pico Rivera's code calls this use “Multifamily 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 |
|---|---|---|
| R-M-M | Allowed | § 18.11.020 |
| R-M-H | Allowed | § 18.11.020 |
| P-A | Allowed — see note Note Additional Regulations: Permitted as a standalone use or as part of a mixed-use development Multifamily dwellings as part of a mixed-use development are only permitted above the first floor Section 18.05.060A (Zoning Consistency Review) | § 18.12.020 |
| C-C | Allowed — see note Note Additional Regulations: Permitted as a standalone use or as part of a mixed-use development Multifamily dwellings as part of a mixed-use development are only permitted above the first floor Section 18.05.060A (Zoning Consistency Review) | § 18.12.020 |
| C-G | Allowed — see note Note Additional Regulations: Permitted as a standalone use or as part of a mixed-use development Multifamily dwellings as part of a mixed-use development are only permitted above the first floor Section 18.05.060A (Zoning Consistency Review) | § 18.12.020 |
| CPD | Allowed — see note Note Additional Regulations: Permitted as a standalone use or as part of a mixed-use development Multifamily dwellings as part of a mixed-use development are only permitted above the first floor Section 18.05.060A (Zoning Consistency Review) | § 18.12.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
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: Overlay zones and specific plans named in Table 18.10.010.A (not in packet). Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Pico Rivera
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the R-E zone in Pico Rivera?
No. Pico Rivera's use table does not allow it in R-E (§ 18.11.020).
Can I have an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the R-M-M zone in Pico Rivera?
Yes. Pico Rivera's use table lists it as allowed in R-M-M (§ 18.11.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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