Butte County · Land use · Bed and breakfast
Where is a bed and breakfast allowed in Butte County?
In Butte County, a bed and breakfast is allowed in 5 base zones (GC, NC, CC, SE and MU), needs a permit in 13 (AG, TM, FR, FCR, RR and 8 more) and not allowed in 10 (Butte County use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: GC, NC, CC, SE and MU
- Needs a permit: AG, TM, FR, FCR, RR, RCR, VLDR, LDR and 5 more
- Not allowed: AS, TPZ, RC, VLDCR, LI, GI, HI, PB and 2 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Butte 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 bed and breakfast can go
Butte County's code calls this use “Bed and Breakfast”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| GC General Commercial | Allowed Code row: “Bed and Breakfasts” | § 24-22 |
| NC Neighborhood Commercial | Allowed Code row: “Bed and Breakfasts” | § 24-22 |
| CC Community Commercial | Allowed Code row: “Bed and Breakfasts” | § 24-22 |
| SE Sports and Entertainment | Allowed Code row: “Bed and Breakfasts” | § 24-22 |
| MU Mixed Use | Allowed Code row: “Bed and Breakfasts” | § 24-22 |
| AG Agriculture | Needs a minor use permit | § 24-13 |
| TM Timber Mountain | Needs a minor use permit Code row: “Bed and Breakfasts” | § 24-16 |
| FR Foothill Residential | Needs a minor use permit | § 24-19 |
| FCR Foothill Country Residential | Needs a minor use permit | § 24-19 |
| RR Rural Residential | Needs a minor use permit | § 24-19 |
| RCR Rural Country Residential | Needs a minor use permit | § 24-19 |
| VLDR Very Low Density Residential | Needs a minor use permit | § 24-19 |
| LDR Low Density Residential | Needs a minor use permit | § 24-19 |
| MDR Medium Density Residential | Needs a minor use permit | § 24-19 |
| MHDR Medium High Density Residential | Needs a minor use permit | § 24-19 |
| HDR High Density Residential | Needs a minor use permit | § 24-19 |
| VHDR Very High Density Residential | Needs a minor use permit | § 24-19 |
| REC Recreation Commercial | Needs a conditional use permit Code row: “Bed and Breakfasts” | § 24-22 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Not covered here: PD (Planned Development) zone: follows General Plan designation, no use table; Overlay zones such as the Unique Agriculture Overlay Zone (named in S3 note 11). Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Butte County
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a bed and breakfast in the AG zone in Butte County?
Only with a minor use permit. Butte County's use table lists it that way in AG (Agriculture) (§ 24-13).
Can I have a bed and breakfast in the AS zone in Butte County?
No. Butte County's use table does not allow it in AS (§ 24-13).
Can I have a bed and breakfast in the GC zone in Butte County?
Yes. Butte County's use table lists it as allowed in GC (General Commercial) (§ 24-22).
General information, not legal advice.
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