Yorba Linda · Land use · Apartment building
Where is an apartment building (multifamily housing) allowed in Yorba Linda?
In Yorba Linda, an apartment building (multifamily housing) is needs a design review in 3 (R-M, R-M-20 and R-M-30) and not allowed in 5 (Yorba Linda use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: R-M, R-M-20 and R-M-30
- Not allowed: R-A, RLD, R-E, R-S and R-U
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Yorba Linda 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
Yorba Linda's code calls this use “Dwelling, multiple family”. 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 | Needs a design review | § 18.10.080 |
| R-M-20 | Needs a design review | § 18.10.080 |
| R-M-30 | Needs a design review | § 18.10.080 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Standards for this use: Ch. 18.20 Art. IX (affordable units, per Comments column).
- Congregational Land Overlay (S9) and Mixed-Use Overlay (S10) permit multiple-family dwellings in addition to the underlying zone on qualifying sites; "Condominium" is a separate row (R-U C; R-M, R-M-20, R-M-30 D).
- 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: PD zone: uses come from each approved development plan; Overlay and combining zones (AHO, CLO, MUO, SH, Imperial Highway) can add uses; Specific plan areas, if any. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Yorba Linda
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the R-M zone in Yorba Linda?
Only with a design review. Yorba Linda's use table lists it that way in R-M (§ 18.10.080).
Can I have an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the R-A zone in Yorba Linda?
No. Yorba Linda's use table does not allow it in R-A (§ 18.10.080).
General information, not legal advice.
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