Woodland · Land use · Duplex
Where is a duplex allowed in Woodland?
In Woodland, a duplex is allowed in 4 base zones (R-L, N-P, R-LM and DX-3), needs a zoning administrator permit (zap) in 2 (CMU-E and CMU-A) and not allowed in 11 (Woodland use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: R-L, N-P, R-LM and DX-3
- Needs a permit: CMU-E and CMU-A
- Not allowed: R-M, R-H, DX-1, DX-2, DX-4, CMU-WM, CMU-K, CMU-F and 3 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Woodland 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
Woodland's code calls this use “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-L | Allowed | § 17.24.020 |
| N-P | Allowed | § 17.24.020 |
| R-LM | Allowed | § 17.24.020 |
| DX-3 | Allowed | § 17.28.020 |
| CMU-E | Needs a zoning administrator permit (zap) | § 17.32.020 |
| CMU-A | Needs a zoning administrator permit (zap) | § 17.32.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- SB 9 Project row (P P P — — in S1) restates state two-unit law: See Title 16, Subdivisions, and § 17.84.380, Two-Unit Projects.
- 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: Specific plan areas and overlay zones, if any (no use tables in the text). Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Woodland
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a duplex in the CMU-E zone in Woodland?
Only with a zoning administrator permit (zap). Woodland's use table lists it that way in CMU-E (§ 17.32.020).
Can I have a duplex in the R-M zone in Woodland?
No. Woodland's use table does not allow it in R-M (§ 17.24.020).
Can I have a duplex in the R-L zone in Woodland?
Yes. Woodland's use table lists it as allowed in R-L (§ 17.24.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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