South Pasadena · Land use · Bed and breakfast
Where is a bed and breakfast allowed in South Pasadena?
In South Pasadena, a bed and breakfast is needs a conditional use permit in 6 (RE, RS, RM, RH, CO and 1 more) and not allowed in 1 (South Pasadena use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: RE, RS, RM, RH, CO and CG
- Not allowed: BP
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the South Pasadena 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
South Pasadena's code calls this use “Bed & breakfast inn (B&B)”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| RE | Needs a conditional use permit | § 36.220.030 |
| RS | Needs a conditional use permit | § 36.220.030 |
| RM | Needs a conditional use permit | § 36.220.030 |
| RH | Needs a conditional use permit | § 36.220.030 |
| CO | Needs a conditional use permit | § 36.230.030 |
| CG | Needs a conditional use permit | § 36.230.030 |
Zones where it is not allowed
BP.
What else applies
- Standards for this use: SPMC 36.350.070.
- Not covered here: DTSP and HFSP (specific plans); AM overlay (36.250.030); Table 2-6 mixed-use overlay (36.230.050 table) not in packet; CF-50 multifamily detail. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in South Pasadena
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a bed and breakfast in the RE zone in South Pasadena?
Only with a conditional use permit. South Pasadena's use table lists it that way in RE (§ 36.220.030).
Can I have a bed and breakfast in the BP zone in South Pasadena?
No. South Pasadena's use table does not allow it in BP (§ 36.230.030).
General information, not legal advice.
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