Rohnert Park · Land use · Apartment building
Where is an apartment building (multifamily housing) allowed in Rohnert Park?
In Rohnert Park, an apartment building (multifamily housing) is allowed in 3 base zones (R-H, DTR-H and M-U) and needs a conditionally permitted by planning commission in 1 (DTM-U) (Rohnert Park use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: R-H, DTR-H and M-U
- Needs a permit: DTM-U
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Rohnert Park 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
Rohnert Park's code calls this use “Multi-Family Housing / Multi-Family”. 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-H Residential-High Density | Allowed | Chapter 17.06 — LAND USE REGULATIONS |
| DTR-H Downtown Residential-High Density | Allowed | Chapter 17.06 — LAND USE REGULATIONS |
| M-U Mixed Use | Allowed | Chapter 17.06 — LAND USE REGULATIONS |
| DTM-U Downtown Mixed Use | Needs a conditionally permitted by planning commission | Chapter 17.06 — LAND USE REGULATIONS |
What else applies
- Two rows: "Multi-Family Housing" (17.06.030) and "• Multi-Family" (17.06.130). Commercial districts: C for residential in a mixed-use building (C-O, C-N, C-R), not used.
- 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: P-D Planned Development districts: uses set per approved plan (17.06.220); Commercial overlay "C" (17.06.640) and mobile home overlays: not base; DDAZ downtown zones D-N/D-MS/D-C and Sonoma Mountain Village T-zones have their own use tables (not base); 17.08 use regulations (live/work, SRO, shelters) are not in the packet. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Rohnert Park
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the DTM-U zone in Rohnert Park?
Only with a conditionally permitted by planning commission. Rohnert Park's use table lists it that way in DTM-U (Downtown Mixed Use) (Chapter 17.06 — LAND USE REGULATIONS).
Can I have an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the R-H zone in Rohnert Park?
Yes. Rohnert Park's use table lists it as allowed in R-H (Residential-High Density) (Chapter 17.06 — LAND USE REGULATIONS).
General information, not legal advice.
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