Where is a bed and breakfast allowed in Colusa County?

Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Colusa 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

Colusa 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
U-T Upland Transition	Allowed	Article 44-2 — ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS, ALLOWED USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
A-T Agricultural Transition	Allowed	Article 44-2 — ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS, ALLOWED USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
C-1 Neighborhood Commercial	Allowed	Article 44-2 — ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS, ALLOWED USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
C-2 Community Commercial	Allowed	Article 44-2 — ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS, ALLOWED USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
C-H Highway Service Commercial	Allowed	Article 44-2 — ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS, ALLOWED USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
C-R Commercial Resort	Allowed	Article 44-2 — ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS, ALLOWED USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
MU Mixed Use	Allowed	Article 44-2 — ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS, ALLOWED USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
F-R Forest Residential	Allowed	Article 44-2 — ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS, ALLOWED USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
F-A Foothill Agriculture	Needs a minor use permit	Article 44-2 — ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS, ALLOWED USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
E-A Exclusive Agriculture	Needs a minor use permit	Article 44-2 — ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS, ALLOWED USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
U-C Upland Conservation	Needs a minor use permit	Article 44-2 — ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS, ALLOWED USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
R-R Rural Residential	Needs a minor use permit	Article 44-2 — ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS, ALLOWED USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
R-S Rural Services	Needs a minor use permit	Article 44-2 — ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS, ALLOWED USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

Zones where it is not allowed

R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, M-1, M-2, RD, R-F, F-M, R-M, G-R, A-V, P-F.

What else applies

Standards for this use: § 44-4.100 (shown in the Special Regulations column of the agricultural and special purpose tables; not in the packet).
Not covered here: FMR (Forest Management and Recreation): its column in Table 44-2.60-2 is empty for every row, so no cell is given; PD and EP are overlay zones. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.

Other uses in Colusa County

Who this affects

HomeownersBuyersReal estate agentsSmall developers

Frequently asked questions

Can I have a bed and breakfast in the F-A zone in Colusa County?

Only with a minor use permit. Colusa County's use table lists it that way in F-A (Foothill Agriculture) (Article 44-2 — ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS, ALLOWED USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS).

Can I have a bed and breakfast in the R-1 zone in Colusa County?

No. Colusa County's use table does not allow it in R-1 (Residential Single-Family) (Article 44-2 — ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS, ALLOWED USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS).

Can I have a bed and breakfast in the U-T zone in Colusa County?

Yes. Colusa County's use table lists it as allowed in U-T (Upland Transition) (Article 44-2 — ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS, ALLOWED USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS).

General information, not legal advice.