Selma · Land use · Apartment building
Where is an apartment building (multifamily housing) allowed in Selma?
In Selma, an apartment building (multifamily housing) is allowed in 1 base zone (CBD, it with a condition) and needs a permit in 8 (R-2/R-2-A, R-3/R-3-A, R-4, C-1, C-2 and 3 more, 5 with a condition) (Selma use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: CBD
- Needs a permit: R-2/R-2-A, R-3/R-3-A, R-4, C-1, C-2, C-3, C-R and C-H
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 an apartment building (multifamily housing) can go
Selma's code calls this use “Multi-Family Residences”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CBD Central Business District | Allowed — see note Note Special Requirements: Residential uses shall be on the second floor of mixed use projects | Chapter 2 — ZONING DISTRICTS AND ALLOWABLE USES |
| R-2/R-2-A Medium High Density dwelling zone | Needs a site plan review | Chapter 2 — ZONING DISTRICTS AND ALLOWABLE USES |
| R-3/R-3-A Medium High Density dwelling zone | Needs a site plan review | Chapter 2 — ZONING DISTRICTS AND ALLOWABLE USES |
| R-4 High Density Multifamily zone | Needs a site plan review | Chapter 2 — ZONING DISTRICTS AND ALLOWABLE USES |
| C-1 Neighborhood Commercial | Needs a site plan review — see note Note Special Requirements: Residential uses shall be on the second floor of mixed use projects | Chapter 2 — ZONING DISTRICTS AND ALLOWABLE USES |
| C-2 Community Commercial | Needs a site plan review — see note Note Special Requirements: Residential uses shall be on the second floor of mixed use projects | Chapter 2 — ZONING DISTRICTS AND ALLOWABLE USES |
| C-3 Commercial Service | Needs a site plan review — see note Note Special Requirements: Residential uses shall be on the second floor of mixed use projects | Chapter 2 — ZONING DISTRICTS AND ALLOWABLE USES |
| C-R Commercial Regional | Needs a site plan review — see note Note Special Requirements: Residential uses shall be on the second floor of mixed use projects | Chapter 2 — ZONING DISTRICTS AND ALLOWABLE USES |
| C-H Highway Commercial | Needs a conditional use permit — see note Note Special Requirements: Residential uses shall be on the second floor of mixed use projects | Chapter 2 — ZONING DISTRICTS AND ALLOWABLE USES |
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: 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 an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the R-2/R-2-A zone in Selma?
Only with a site plan review. Selma's use table lists it that way in R-2/R-2-A (Medium High Density dwelling zone) (Chapter 2 — ZONING DISTRICTS AND ALLOWABLE USES).
Can I have an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the CBD zone in Selma?
Yes, with a condition. Selma's use table lists it as allowed in CBD (Central Business District) (Chapter 2 — ZONING DISTRICTS AND ALLOWABLE USES). The code adds a condition: “Residential uses shall be on the second floor of mixed use projects”
General information, not legal advice.
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