Rancho Cordova · Land use · Bed and breakfast
Where is a bed and breakfast allowed in Rancho Cordova?
In Rancho Cordova, a bed and breakfast is allowed in 2 base zones (RMU and CMU), needs an administrative use permit in 13 (AG-80, AG-20, RR, ER, RD-1 and 8 more) and not allowed in 12 (Rancho Cordova use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: RMU and CMU
- Needs a permit: AG-80, AG-20, RR, ER, RD-1, RD-2, RD-10, RD-15 and 5 more
- Not allowed: RD-3, RD-4, RD-5, RD-6, RD-7, RMH, OPMU, OIMU and 4 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Rancho Cordova 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
Rancho Cordova's code calls this use “Bed and Breakfast Inns”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| RMU | Allowed | § 23.313.030 |
| CMU | Allowed | § 23.313.030 |
| AG-80 | Needs an administrative use permit | § 23.307.030 |
| AG-20 | Needs an administrative use permit | § 23.307.030 |
| RR | Needs an administrative use permit | § 23.310.030 |
| ER | Needs an administrative use permit | § 23.310.030 |
| RD-1 | Needs an administrative use permit | § 23.310.030 |
| RD-2 | Needs an administrative use permit | § 23.310.030 |
| RD-10 | Needs an administrative use permit | § 23.310.030 |
| RD-15 | Needs an administrative use permit | § 23.310.030 |
| RD-20 | Needs an administrative use permit | § 23.310.030 |
| RD-25 | Needs an administrative use permit | § 23.310.030 |
| RD-30 | Needs an administrative use permit | § 23.310.030 |
| MDR | Needs an administrative use permit | § 23.310.030 |
| HDR | Needs an administrative use permit | § 23.310.030 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Not covered here: Zone names are not stated in the packet text (Article 3 is repealed in the stored text). AUP: an administrative use permit may only be used for CEQA-exempt projects; otherwise a conditional use permit is required (S2 B). Special/overlay districts (specific plans, planned developments) have no table in the text.. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Rancho Cordova
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a bed and breakfast in the AG-80 zone in Rancho Cordova?
Only with an administrative use permit. Rancho Cordova's use table lists it that way in AG-80 (§ 23.307.030).
Can I have a bed and breakfast in the RD-3 zone in Rancho Cordova?
No. Rancho Cordova's use table does not allow it in RD-3 (§ 23.310.030).
Can I have a bed and breakfast in the RMU zone in Rancho Cordova?
Yes. Rancho Cordova's use table lists it as allowed in RMU (§ 23.313.030).
General information, not legal advice.
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