Beaumont · Land use · Residential care home (7 or more)
Where is a residential care home for 7 or more people allowed in Beaumont?
In Beaumont, a residential care home for 7 or more people is allowed in 7 base zones (RTN, RMF, UV, DMU, SSMU and 2 more, 1 with a condition), needs a conditional use permit in 4 (RR, RSF, BMU and LC) and not allowed in 5 (Beaumont use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: RTN, RMF, UV, DMU, SSMU, SSMU-R and DMF
- Needs a permit: RR, RSF, BMU and LC
- Not allowed: RC, PF, CN, CC and M
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Beaumont 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 residential care home for 7 or more people can go
Beaumont's code calls this use “Group or Community Care Facilities—7 or more persons”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| RTN | Allowed | § 17.03.120 |
| RMF | Allowed | § 17.03.120 |
| UV | Allowed | § 17.03.120 |
| DMU | Allowed — see note Note 1: Use is allowed only on upper floor locations on parcels fronting 6th Street and Beaumont Avenue. Limited lobby or entry areas are allowed on the ground floor. | § 17.19.120 |
| SSMU | Allowed | § 17.19.120 |
| SSMU-R | Allowed | § 17.19.120 |
| DMF | Allowed | § 17.19.120 |
| RR | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.03.120 |
| RSF | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.03.120 |
| BMU | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.19.120 |
| LC | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.19.120 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Small homes ("6 or fewer persons") are a separate row, P in RR-RMF and UV.
- State law: A licensed care home for six or fewer residents is a residential use under state law (Health and Safety Code § 1566.3); this page covers larger homes.
- Not covered here: Transit Oriented District Overlay (S2): overlay table, not used; Zone names for RC, PF, RR, RSF, RTN, RMF, CN, CC, M, UV and the downtown zones are not spelled out in the packet. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Beaumont
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a residential care home for 7 or more people in the RR zone in Beaumont?
Only with a conditional use permit. Beaumont's use table lists it that way in RR (§ 17.03.120).
Can I have a residential care home for 7 or more people in the RC zone in Beaumont?
No. Beaumont's use table does not allow it in RC (§ 17.03.120).
Can I have a residential care home for 7 or more people in the RTN zone in Beaumont?
Yes. Beaumont's use table lists it as allowed in RTN (§ 17.03.120).
General information, not legal advice.
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