Calimesa · Land use · Rooming or boarding house
Where is a rooming or boarding house allowed in Calimesa?
In Calimesa, a rooming or boarding house is allowed in 2 base zones (C-C and C-R), needs a conditional use permit in 1 (R-H) and not allowed in 11 (Calimesa use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: C-C and C-R
- Needs a permit: R-H
- Not allowed: O-S-R, R-E, R-R, R-L, R-L-M, R-M, C-N, O-P and 3 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Calimesa 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 rooming or boarding house can go
Calimesa's code calls this use “Boarding house / Single room occupancy housing”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| C-C | Allowed | § 18.25.030 |
| C-R | Allowed | § 18.25.030 |
| R-H | Needs a conditional use permit | § 18.20.030 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- S1 residential zones use row "Boarding house"; S2 and S7 use row "Single room occupancy housing". S3 mixed use and S4 industrial have neither row.
- Not covered here: Residential uses in downtown business zones DVC/DNC/DVS: no single-family or duplex row (S7); Industrial L-I/B-P: tables hold no dwelling, day care, school or shelter rows; Text of overlay RIPAOZ Areas 1-2 not in packet. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Calimesa
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a rooming or boarding house in the R-H zone in Calimesa?
Only with a conditional use permit. Calimesa's use table lists it that way in R-H (§ 18.20.030).
Can I have a rooming or boarding house in the O-S-R zone in Calimesa?
No. Calimesa's use table does not allow it in O-S-R (§ 18.20.030).
Can I have a rooming or boarding house in the C-C zone in Calimesa?
Yes. Calimesa's use table lists it as allowed in C-C (§ 18.25.030).
General information, not legal advice.
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