Temple City · Land use · Apartment building
Where is an apartment building (multifamily housing) allowed in Temple City?
In Temple City, an apartment building (multifamily housing) is allowed in 3 base zones (R-2, R-3 and MU-L) (Temple City use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: R-2, R-3 and MU-L
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Temple City 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
Temple City's code calls this use “Multi-Family Housing / Multiple Family Dwelling (standalone)”. 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-2 R-2 Zone District | Allowed | § 9-1G-21 |
| R-3 R-3 Zone District | Allowed | § 9-1G-31 |
| MU-L Mixed-Use Low | Allowed | § 9-1H-2 |
What else applies
- MU-M: "N 1"; note 1: "Multi-family uses are permitted in the MU-M zone only on properties with frontage on Camellia Avenue and Kauffman Avenue." R-2 also lists "Condominiums, three or more units" Y; R-3 "Condominiums" Y.
- 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: Zone names of MU-L, MU-M, NC, LTC, DC are not stated in the packet; The Industrial zone is a single-column table with no zone symbol in the packet (called "I" here); Any other zones of Temple City outside Articles 9-1G to 9-1K. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Temple City
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the R-2 zone in Temple City?
Yes. Temple City's use table lists it as allowed in R-2 (R-2 Zone District) (§ 9-1G-21).
General information, not legal advice.
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