West Sacramento · Land use · Rooming or boarding house
Where is a rooming or boarding house allowed in West Sacramento?
In West Sacramento, a rooming or boarding house is allowed in 2 base zones (R-2.5 and R-3), needs a conditional use permit in 10 (AG, RE, RRA, R-1, R-2 and 5 more) and not allowed in 1 (West Sacramento use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: R-2.5 and R-3
- Needs a permit: AG, RE, RRA, R-1, R-2, CBD, C, MU-NC and 2 more
- Not allowed: CH
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the West Sacramento 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
West Sacramento'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-2.5 | Allowed | § 17.08.020 |
| R-3 | Allowed | § 17.08.020 |
| AG Agricultural Zone | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.07.020 |
| RE | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.08.020 |
| RRA | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.08.020 |
| R-1 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.08.020 |
| R-2 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.08.020 |
| CBD | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.09.020 |
| C | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.09.020 |
| MU-NC | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.09.020 |
| MU-C | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.09.020 |
| WF | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.09.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
CH.
What else applies
- Standards for this use: § 17.30.200 Single-Room Occupancy (cited in the Additional Regulations column; text not supplied).
- Not covered here: Overlay zone tables (GG overlay S7, PD overlay S8, cannabis overlay S6) are not base zones and are left out. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in West Sacramento
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a rooming or boarding house in the AG zone in West Sacramento?
Only with a conditional use permit. West Sacramento's use table lists it that way in AG (Agricultural Zone) (§ 17.07.020).
Can I have a rooming or boarding house in the CH zone in West Sacramento?
No. West Sacramento's use table does not allow it in CH (§ 17.09.020).
Can I have a rooming or boarding house in the R-2.5 zone in West Sacramento?
Yes. West Sacramento's use table lists it as allowed in R-2.5 (§ 17.08.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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