Porterville · Land use · Apartment building
Where is an apartment building (multifamily housing) allowed in Porterville?
In Porterville, an apartment building (multifamily housing) is allowed in 10 base zones (RM-1, RM-2, RM-3, DR-N, DR-S and 5 more, 4 with a condition) and not allowed in 8 (Porterville use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: RM-1, RM-2, RM-3, DR-N, DR-S, D-MX, DRM-2, DRM-3 and 2 more
- Not allowed: RS-1, RS-2, DR-D, D-GC, D-PS, CN, CR and CG
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Porterville 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
Porterville's code calls this use “Multi-family residential”. 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-1 | Allowed | § 201.02 |
| RM-2 | Allowed | § 201.02 |
| RM-3 | Allowed | § 201.02 |
| DR-N | Allowed — see note Note 1: Residential units allowed only on upper floors unless approved with a Conditional Use Permit. Common ancillary areas are allowed on the ground floor except on Main Street. | § 202.02 |
| DR-S | Allowed — see note Note 2: On Main Street, residential units are allowed only on upper floors unless approved with a Conditional Use Permit. | § 202.02 |
| D-MX | Allowed | § 202.02 |
| DRM-2 | Allowed | § 202.02 |
| DRM-3 | Allowed | § 202.02 |
| D-PO | Allowed — see note Note 1: Residential units allowed only on upper floors unless approved with a Conditional Use Permit. Common ancillary areas are allowed on the ground floor except on Main Street. | § 202.02 |
| CMX Commercial Mixed Use | Allowed — see note Note 1: Multi-family residential is permitted in conjunction with allowable nonresidential uses. | § 203.02 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Standards for this use: Section 201.04(b).
- 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: PD district (S7); Chapter 701 use-classification definitions (not in packet); Section 301.03/301.04 Animal Keeping, 301.15, 301.18 not in packet. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Porterville
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the RS-1 zone in Porterville?
No. Porterville's use table does not allow it in RS-1 (§ 201.02).
Can I have an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the RM-1 zone in Porterville?
Yes. Porterville's use table lists it as allowed in RM-1 (§ 201.02).
General information, not legal advice.
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