Oroville · Land use · Bed and breakfast
Where is a bed and breakfast allowed in Oroville?
In Oroville, a bed and breakfast is allowed in 3 base zones (MXD, MXN and MXC), needs an use permit in 12 (UR-10, UR-5, RA, RR-1, RR-20 and 7 more) and not allowed in 2 (Oroville use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: MXD, MXN and MXC
- Needs a permit: UR-10, UR-5, RA, RR-1, RR-20, RR-10, RL, R-1 and 4 more
- Not allowed: CLM and OF
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Oroville 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
Oroville'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 |
|---|---|---|
| MXD | Allowed | § 17.34.020 |
| MXN Neighborhood Mixed-Use District | Allowed | § 17.34.020 |
| MXC Corridor Mixed-Use District | Allowed | § 17.34.020 |
| UR-10 | Needs an use permit | § 17.28.010 |
| UR-5 | Needs an use permit | § 17.28.010 |
| RA | Needs an use permit | § 17.28.010 |
| RR-1 | Needs an use permit | § 17.28.010 |
| RR-20 | Needs an use permit | § 17.28.010 |
| RR-10 | Needs an use permit | § 17.28.010 |
| RL | Needs an use permit | § 17.28.010 |
| R-1 | Needs an use permit | § 17.28.010 |
| R-2 Medium-density residential | Needs an use permit | § 17.28.010 |
| R-3 | Needs an use permit | § 17.28.010 |
| R-4 Urban-density residential | Needs an use permit | § 17.28.010 |
| RP | Needs an use permit | § 17.28.010 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Left out: S3 CN, C-1, C-2, CH = "S" (permit requirement set by use-specific regulations that the packet does not hold).
- Overlay zones and specific plans can change the answer for a lot.
Other uses in Oroville
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a bed and breakfast in the UR-10 zone in Oroville?
Only with an use permit. Oroville's use table lists it that way in UR-10 (§ 17.28.010).
Can I have a bed and breakfast in the CLM zone in Oroville?
No. Oroville's use table does not allow it in CLM (§ 17.32.010).
Can I have a bed and breakfast in the MXD zone in Oroville?
Yes. Oroville's use table lists it as allowed in MXD (§ 17.34.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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