Yuba County · Land use · Apartment building
Where is an apartment building (multifamily housing) allowed in Yuba County?
In Yuba County, an apartment building (multifamily housing) is allowed in 4 base zones (RM, RH, NMX and DC, 3 with a condition), needs a minor conditional use permit in 3 (CMX, EC and IC, all with a condition) and not allowed in 5 (Yuba County use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: RM, RH, NMX and DC
- Needs a permit: CMX, EC and IC
- Not allowed: RE Within VGB, RS, GC, IG and IL
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 an apartment building (multifamily housing) can go
Yuba County's code calls this use “Multi-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 |
|---|---|---|
| RM | 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 |
| RH | 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 |
| NMX Neighborhood mixed use | Allowed — see note Note 1: Standards for review of multifamily housing are required to be objective, in compliance with Senate Bill 35. | § 11.08.020 |
| DC Downtown core | Allowed | § 11.08.020 |
| CMX Commercial mixed use | Needs a minor conditional use permit — see note Note 1: Standards for review of multifamily housing are required to be objective, in compliance with Senate Bill 35. | § 11.08.020 |
| EC Employment center | Needs a minor conditional use permit — see note Note 1: Standards for review of multifamily housing are required to be objective, in compliance with Senate Bill 35. Note 2: When located within an existing legally permitted residence. | § 11.08.020 |
| IC | Needs a minor conditional use permit — see note Note 2: Employee/workforce housing 16 to 40 units per acre and support services related to a permitted employment generating use. Note 3: Standards for review of multifamily housing are required to be objective, in compliance with Senate Bill 35. | § 11.09.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
RE Within VGB, RS, GC, IG, IL.
What else applies
- 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 (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 an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the CMX zone in Yuba County?
Only with a minor conditional use permit. Yuba County's use table lists it that way in CMX (Commercial mixed use) (§ 11.08.020). The code adds a condition: “Standards for review of multifamily housing are required to be objective, in compliance with Senate Bill 35.”
Can I have an apartment building (multifamily housing) 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 an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the RM zone in Yuba County?
Yes, with a condition. Yuba County's use table lists it as allowed in RM (§ 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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