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Where is a duplex allowed in Selma?
In Selma, a duplex is allowed in 7 base zones (R-1-12, R-1-9, R-1-7, R-1-4, R-2/R-2-A and 2 more) and not allowed in 7 (Selma use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: R-1-12, R-1-9, R-1-7, R-1-4, R-2/R-2-A, R-3/R-3-A and R-4
- Not allowed: C-1, C-2, C-3, C-R, C-H, PMD and CBD
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Selma Municipal Code use tables (read October 2026). Base zones only. General information, not legal advice — check with the city before you apply.
Zones where a duplex can go
Selma's code calls this use “Duplexes”. 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-1-12 R-1-Estate | Allowed | Chapter 2 — ZONING DISTRICTS AND ALLOWABLE USES |
| R-1-9 R-1-Low | Allowed | Chapter 2 — ZONING DISTRICTS AND ALLOWABLE USES |
| R-1-7 R-1-Medium Low | Allowed | Chapter 2 — ZONING DISTRICTS AND ALLOWABLE USES |
| R-1-4 R-1-Medium | Allowed | Chapter 2 — ZONING DISTRICTS AND ALLOWABLE USES |
| R-2/R-2-A Medium High Density dwelling zone | Allowed | Chapter 2 — ZONING DISTRICTS AND ALLOWABLE USES |
| R-3/R-3-A Medium High Density dwelling zone | Allowed | Chapter 2 — ZONING DISTRICTS AND ALLOWABLE USES |
| R-4 High Density Multifamily zone | Allowed | Chapter 2 — ZONING DISTRICTS AND ALLOWABLE USES |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- State law: SB 9 (Gov. Code § 65852.21) allows two homes on most single-family lots with a ministerial permit, also where this table says no.
- Not covered here: Any agricultural zone (none appears in the text); Pioneer Village combining zone and the specific/precise plan areas (use rules in the plans, not in the text); Open Space zone has its own short table (Table 2-11) with only a few uses. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Selma
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a duplex in the C-1 zone in Selma?
No. Selma's use table does not allow it in C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) (Chapter 2 — ZONING DISTRICTS AND ALLOWABLE USES).
Can I have a duplex in the R-1-12 zone in Selma?
Yes. Selma's use table lists it as allowed in R-1-12 (R-1-Estate) (Chapter 2 — ZONING DISTRICTS AND ALLOWABLE USES).
General information, not legal advice.
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