Goleta · Land use · Rooming or boarding house
Where is a rooming or boarding house allowed in Goleta?
In Goleta, a rooming or boarding house is needs a major conditional use permit in 3 (RP, RM and RH) and not allowed in 2 (Goleta use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: RP, RM and RH
- Not allowed: RS and RMHP
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Goleta 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
Goleta's code calls this use “Single-Room Occupancy (SRO) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| RP Planned Residential | Needs a major conditional use permit | Part II — Base Zoning District Standards and Allowed Uses |
| RM Residential—Medium Density | Needs a major conditional use permit | Part II — Base Zoning District Standards and Allowed Uses |
| RH Residential—High Density | Needs a major conditional use permit | Part II — Base Zoning District Standards and Allowed Uses |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Standards for this use: § 17.41.250 Single-Room Occupancy (SRO) Housing.
- "Group Residential" (RP/RM/RH CU) is a separate row and not used.
- Overlay zones and specific plans can change the answer for a lot.
Other uses in Goleta
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a rooming or boarding house in the RP zone in Goleta?
Only with a major conditional use permit. Goleta's use table lists it that way in RP (Planned Residential) (Part II — Base Zoning District Standards and Allowed Uses).
Can I have a rooming or boarding house in the RS zone in Goleta?
No. Goleta's use table does not allow it in RS (Single Family Residential) (Part II — Base Zoning District Standards and Allowed Uses).
General information, not legal advice.
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