Yuba County · Land use · Duplex
Where is a duplex allowed in Yuba County?
In Yuba County, a duplex is allowed in 4 base zones (RS, RM, RH and NMX, 1 with a condition) and not allowed in 5 (Yuba County use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: RS, RM, RH and NMX
- Not allowed: RE Within VGB, GC, CMX, DC and EC
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Yuba County 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
Yuba County's code calls this use “Duplex/two-unit”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| RS | Allowed — see note Note 1: Standards for review of multifamily housing are required to be objective in compliance with Government Code § 65913.4. (Senate Bill 35). | § 11.07.020 |
| RM | Allowed | § 11.07.020 |
| RH | Allowed | § 11.07.020 |
| NMX Neighborhood mixed use | Allowed | § 11.08.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
RE Within VGB, GC, CMX, DC, EC.
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: PD (Planned Development): S8 says uses follow a valid PD plan or Specific Plan, no table.; Section 11.32.150 (lodging) and 11.32.xxx use standards are not in the packet.. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Yuba County
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a duplex in the RE Within VGB zone in Yuba County?
No. Yuba County's use table does not allow it in RE Within VGB (§ 11.07.020).
Can I have a duplex in the RS zone in Yuba County?
Yes, with a condition. Yuba County's use table lists it as allowed in RS (§ 11.07.020). The code adds a condition: “Standards for review of multifamily housing are required to be objective in compliance with Government Code § 65913.4. (Senate Bill 35).”
General information, not legal advice.
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