Davis · Land use · Bed and breakfast
Where is a bed and breakfast allowed in Davis?
In Davis, a bed and breakfast is allowed in 3 base zones (N-L, MS-M and MS-L, all with a condition) and needs an administrative use permit in 1 (N-M, it with a condition) (Davis use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: N-L, MS-M and MS-L
- Needs a permit: N-M
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Davis 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
Davis'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 |
|---|---|---|
| N-L | Allowed — see note Note 1: All uses required to be in compliance with the frontage requirements in Section 40.14.090 (Specific to frontage types). | § 40.13.130 |
| MS-M | Allowed — see note Note 1: All uses required to be in compliance with the frontage requirements in Section 40.14.090 (Specific to frontage types). | § 40.13.130 |
| MS-L | Allowed — see note Note 1: All uses required to be in compliance with the frontage requirements in Section 40.14.090 (Specific to frontage types). | § 40.13.130 |
| N-M | Needs an administrative use permit — see note Note 1: All uses required to be in compliance with the frontage requirements in Section 40.14.090 (Specific to frontage types). | § 40.13.130 |
What else applies
- Not covered here: Downtown zone names (N-M, N-L, MS-M, MS-L) are not spelled out in the packet; Sections 40.26.135, 40.26.160, 40.26.270, 40.26.255 and the definitions in 40.01.010 (group care home, day care center) are not in the packet; R-3-L / R-3-M sub-districts named in S10/S23 have no table of their own in the packet. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Davis
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a bed and breakfast in the N-M zone in Davis?
Only with an administrative use permit. Davis's use table lists it that way in N-M (§ 40.13.130). The code adds a condition: “All uses required to be in compliance with the frontage requirements in Section 40.14.090 (Specific to frontage types).”
Can I have a bed and breakfast in the N-L zone in Davis?
Yes, with a condition. Davis's use table lists it as allowed in N-L (§ 40.13.130). The code adds a condition: “All uses required to be in compliance with the frontage requirements in Section 40.14.090 (Specific to frontage types).”
General information, not legal advice.
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