Kerman · Land use · Rooming or boarding house
Where is a rooming or boarding house allowed in Kerman?
In Kerman, a rooming or boarding house is needs a conditional use permit in 3 (R-2, R-3 and MU) and not allowed in 9 (Kerman use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: R-2, R-3 and MU
- Not allowed: RR, RR-43, RR-100, R-1-7, R-1-12, CG, CN, CS and 1 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Kerman 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
Kerman's code calls this use “Boarding House”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| R-2 Multi-Unit Residential | Needs a conditional use permit | Division II — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
| R-3 Multi-Unit Residential | Needs a conditional use permit | Division II — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
| MU Mixed-Use | Needs a conditional use permit | Division II — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- "Single Room Occupancy Housing" is a separate row: R-1-7 CUP, R-1-12 CUP, R-2 P, R-3 P, MU CUP, others "-".
- Not covered here: Combining zones PD, SD, IBA (can change allowed uses); Twenty-four-hour uses need a CUP in commercial zones (17.12.020.D). Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Kerman
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a rooming or boarding house in the R-2 zone in Kerman?
Only with a conditional use permit. Kerman's use table lists it that way in R-2 (Multi-Unit Residential) (Division II — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS).
Can I have a rooming or boarding house in the RR zone in Kerman?
No. Kerman's use table does not allow it in RR (Rural Residential (0.5 acre minimum)) (Division II — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS).
General information, not legal advice.
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