Placentia · Land use · Apartment building
Where is an apartment building (multifamily housing) allowed in Placentia?
In Placentia, an apartment building (multifamily housing) is allowed in 2 base zones (R-G and R-3) and needs an use permit in 1 (RPC, it with a condition) (Placentia use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: R-G and R-3
- Needs a permit: RPC
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Placentia 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
Placentia's code calls this use “Multiple-family uses; Apartments (R-G, R-3); Multiple family dwellings (RPC)”. 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-G Medium Density Multiple-Family | Allowed | § 23.18.020 |
| R-3 High Density Multiple-Family | Allowed | § 23.21.020 |
| RPC Residential Planned Community | Needs an use permit — see note Note condition: Multiple family dwellings, subject to the provisions of an approved development plan as described in this chapter | § 23.25.030 |
What else applies
- R-2 left out: only 'Triplex, single structure' (UP, S6) and an exception for more than one duplex structure; it does not name multi-family. R-G and R-3 condominiums/townhomes: UP if they meet PUD requirements.
- 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: Chapter 23.04 definitions (Day nursery, School) not in the packet; Any base district without a use section in the packet. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Placentia
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the RPC zone in Placentia?
Only with an use permit. Placentia's use table lists it that way in RPC (Residential Planned Community) (§ 23.25.030). The code adds a condition: “Multiple family dwellings, subject to the provisions of an approved development plan as described in this chapter”
Can I have an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the R-G zone in Placentia?
Yes. Placentia's use table lists it as allowed in R-G (Medium Density Multiple-Family) (§ 23.18.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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