Livingston · Land use · Rooming or boarding house
Where is a rooming or boarding house allowed in Livingston?
In Livingston, a rooming or boarding house is allowed in 5 base zones (R-2, R-3, DTC, C-2 and C-3) and not allowed in 7 (Livingston use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: R-2, R-3, DTC, C-2 and C-3
- Not allowed: R-E, R-1, C-1, M-1, M-2, P-F and P/OS
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Livingston 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
Livingston's code calls this use “Single-room occupancy”. 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 Medium Density Residential | Allowed | § 5-3-15 |
| R-3 High Density Residential | Allowed | § 5-3-15 |
| DTC Downtown Commercial | Allowed | § 5-3-15 |
| C-2 Community Commercial | Allowed | § 5-3-15 |
| C-3 Highway Service Commercial | Allowed | § 5-3-15 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Standards for this use: § 5-5-17 Single room occupancy (standards).
- Separate row 'Housing, boarding': R-3 C, C-1 C, DTC C (all others blank). § 5-5-17(B) says SRO units are permitted in residential zones that permit multi-family and commercial zones that permit hotels/motels; the table (used here) shows R-2, R-3, DTC, C-2, C-3 as P.
- Overlay zones and specific plans can change the answer for a lot.
Other uses in Livingston
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a rooming or boarding house in the R-E zone in Livingston?
No. Livingston's use table does not allow it in R-E (Estate Residential) (§ 5-3-15).
Can I have a rooming or boarding house in the R-2 zone in Livingston?
Yes. Livingston's use table lists it as allowed in R-2 (Medium Density Residential) (§ 5-3-15).
General information, not legal advice.
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