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Where is an apartment building (multifamily housing) allowed in Woodland?
In Woodland, an apartment building (multifamily housing) is allowed in 15 base zones (R-M, R-H, DX-1, DX-2, DX-3 and 10 more, 6 with a condition), needs a zoning administrator permit (zap) in 1 (R-LM) and not allowed in 4 (Woodland use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: R-M, R-H, DX-1, DX-2, DX-3, DX-4, CMU-WM, CMU-E and 7 more
- Needs a permit: R-LM
- Not allowed: R-L, N-P, IF and IG
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 an apartment building (multifamily housing) can go
Woodland's code calls this use “Multi-Unit Dwelling”. 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-M | Allowed | § 17.24.020 |
| R-H | Allowed | § 17.24.020 |
| DX-1 | Allowed — see note Note 1: Not permitted on the ground floor facing Main Street. | § 17.28.020 |
| DX-2 | Allowed | § 17.28.020 |
| DX-3 | Allowed | § 17.28.020 |
| DX-4 | Allowed — see note Note 1: Not permitted on the ground floor facing Main Street. | § 17.28.020 |
| CMU-WM | Allowed | § 17.32.020 |
| CMU-E | Allowed | § 17.32.020 |
| CMU-K | Allowed — see note Note 1: Residential uses are allowed only on the south side of Kentucky Avenue unless part of an adopted Specific Plan. | § 17.32.020 |
| CMU-A | Allowed | § 17.32.020 |
| CMU-F | Allowed | § 17.32.020 |
| CCMU | Allowed — see note Note 2: Residential not permitted on the ground floor facing Main Street or CR102. | § 17.32.020 |
| NMU | Allowed — see note Note 2: Residential not permitted on the ground floor facing Main Street or CR102. | § 17.32.020 |
| CMU-G | Allowed — see note Note 2: Residential not permitted on the ground floor facing Main Street or CR102. | § 17.32.020 |
| BP | Allowed | § 17.40.020 |
| R-LM | Needs a zoning administrator permit (zap) | § 17.24.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Small Lot Subdivision is a separate row.
- 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: 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 an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the R-LM zone in Woodland?
Only with a zoning administrator permit (zap). Woodland's use table lists it that way in R-LM (§ 17.24.020).
Can I have an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the R-L zone in Woodland?
No. Woodland's use table does not allow it in R-L (§ 17.24.020).
Can I have an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the R-M zone in Woodland?
Yes. Woodland's use table lists it as allowed in R-M (§ 17.24.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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