Winters · Land use · Duplex
Where is a duplex allowed in Winters?
In Winters, a duplex is allowed in 2 base zones (R-1 and R-2, 1 with a condition) and needs a conditional use permit in 2 (R-3 and R-4) (Winters use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: R-1 and R-2
- Needs a permit: R-3 and R-4
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Winters 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
Winters's code calls this use “Dwelling, Two-Family or Duplex”. 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 Single family, 7,000 square foot average minimum | Allowed — see note Note 1: Affordable or market rate duplexes are allowed on all corner lots in the R-1 and R-2 zones citywide. | Chapter 17.52 — LAND USE REGULATIONS: ZONING MATRIX |
| R-2 Single-family, 6,000 square foot average minimum | Allowed | Chapter 17.52 — LAND USE REGULATIONS: ZONING MATRIX |
| R-3 Multifamily Residential | Needs a conditional use permit | Chapter 17.52 — LAND USE REGULATIONS: ZONING MATRIX |
| R-4 High Density Residential | Needs a conditional use permit | Chapter 17.52 — LAND USE REGULATIONS: ZONING MATRIX |
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: D-A and D-B (downtown form-based code) are covered only by street type in S4; not given as base cells. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Winters
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a duplex in the R-3 zone in Winters?
Only with a conditional use permit. Winters's use table lists it that way in R-3 (Multifamily Residential) (Chapter 17.52 — LAND USE REGULATIONS: ZONING MATRIX).
Can I have a duplex in the R-1 zone in Winters?
Yes, with a condition. Winters's use table lists it as allowed in R-1 (Single family, 7,000 square foot average minimum) (Chapter 17.52 — LAND USE REGULATIONS: ZONING MATRIX). The code adds a condition: “Affordable or market rate duplexes are allowed on all corner lots in the R-1 and R-2 zones citywide.”
General information, not legal advice.
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