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Title 9 — PLANNING AND ZONING›Article 5 — SPECIAL USE STANDARDS

Menifee Zoning Code Ch. 9.245 Bed & breakfast uses

Menifee Zoning Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-19 · Menifee

Cite as: Menifee Zoning Code Chapter 9.245 · Text as of 2026-10-19

Contents:

9.245.010 Purpose

9.245.020 Applicability

9.245.030 Permit Required

9.245.040 Development and Operational Standards

9.245.010 Purpose

The purpose of this chapter is to establish development standards for bed and breakfast uses to ensure that they are operated in such a manner as to protect the residential character of the neighborhood.

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9.245.020 Applicability

The requirements of this chapter apply to all bed and breakfast uses.

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9.245.030 Permit Required

All bed and breakfast establishments shall be subject to approval of the specified permit as designated in the Article 3 (Zones), Tables of Allowed Land Uses and Approval Requirements.

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9.245.040 Development and Operational Standards

  1. The facility shall comply with all land use regulations and site development standards of the zoning district in which it is located.
  2. The use shall be incidental to the primary use of the residential structure to ensure compatibility with adjacent residential uses.
  3. The Owner/lessee shall reside in the primary residence and operate the business.
  4. The exterior appearance of the structure shall have a single-family residential character.
  5. Service of meals shall be for registered guests only.
  6. There shall be no separate or additional kitchens for the guests.
  7. No guest shall stay more than fourteen consecutive days in any thirty-day period.
  8. All bed and breakfasts shall be subject to the City’s hotel/motel transient occupancy tax.
  9. Bed and breakfasts shall meet all requirements of the City fire department and County health department.
  10. The bed and breakfasts shall be developed on a site that has a minimum lot size of 40,000 square feet.
  11. No receptions, private parties or similar activities for which a fee is paid shall be permitted.
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