Morro Bay · Land use · Rooming or boarding house
Where is a rooming or boarding house allowed in Morro Bay?
In Morro Bay, a rooming or boarding house is allowed in 1 base zone (CC, it with a condition), needs a minor use permit in 2 (NC and TMU) and not allowed in 2 (Morro Bay use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: CC
- Needs a permit: NC and TMU
- Not allowed: DC and VSC
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Morro Bay 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
Morro Bay'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 |
|---|---|---|
| CC | Allowed — see note Note 2: Must be located above or behind non-residential uses. | § 17.08.020 |
| NC | Needs a minor use permit | § 17.08.020 |
| TMU | Needs a minor use permit | § 17.08.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Standards for this use: § 17.30.230 Single Room Occupancy.
- Not covered here: CF, H, WF (waterfront/harbor districts, S6) list water-related uses only; none of the 16 uses appears there. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Morro Bay
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a rooming or boarding house in the NC zone in Morro Bay?
Only with a minor use permit. Morro Bay's use table lists it that way in NC (§ 17.08.020).
Can I have a rooming or boarding house in the DC zone in Morro Bay?
No. Morro Bay's use table does not allow it in DC (§ 17.08.020).
Can I have a rooming or boarding house in the CC zone in Morro Bay?
Yes, with a condition. Morro Bay's use table lists it as allowed in CC (§ 17.08.020). The code adds a condition: “Must be located above or behind non-residential uses.”
General information, not legal advice.
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