Woodland · Land use · Rooming or boarding house
Where is a rooming or boarding house allowed in Woodland?
In Woodland, a rooming or boarding house is allowed in 2 base zones (CMU-E and CMU-F) and not allowed in 6 (Woodland use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: CMU-E and CMU-F
- Not allowed: CMU-WM, CMU-K, CMU-A, CCMU, NMU and CMU-G
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Woodland 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
Woodland's code calls this use “Single-Room Occupancy, Small”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CMU-E | Allowed | § 17.32.020 |
| CMU-F | Allowed | § 17.32.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Standards for this use: § 17.84.340 Single Room Occupancy Units.
- Large row: CMU-E C, CMU-F C, all other mixed-use zones not allowed.
- Not covered here: Specific plan areas and overlay zones, if any (no use tables in the text). Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Woodland
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a rooming or boarding house in the CMU-WM zone in Woodland?
No. Woodland's use table does not allow it in CMU-WM (§ 17.32.020).
Can I have a rooming or boarding house in the CMU-E zone in Woodland?
Yes. Woodland's use table lists it as allowed in CMU-E (§ 17.32.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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