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Chapter 38 — ZONING ORDINANCE›Part I — General Provisions›Article 4

Sec. 38-14. Residential Use Classifications.

Monterey Zoning Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-09-10 · Monterey

A. Condominiums. An estate in real property consisting of an undivided interest in common in a portion of a parcel of real property, together with a separate interest in space in a residential, industrial, or commercial building on the real property, such as an apartment, office, or store.

B. Day Care, Limited. Non-medical care and supervision of eight or fewer persons if a) at least two children are at least six years of age and b) no more than two infants under two years of age are cared for when more than six children are cared for. These capacities include children under age 10 who live in the licensee’s home. This classification includes day-care centers for children and adults. (Ord 3326, 2003)

The Monterey City Code is current through Ordinance 3716, passed February 3, 2026.

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C. Group Residential. Shared living quarters without separate kitchen or bathroom facilities for each room or unit. This classification includes boardinghouses, dormitories, fraternities, sororities, and private residential clubs, but excludes residential hotels.

  • D. Multifamily Residential. Two or more dwelling units on a site. This classification includes manufactured homes (mobile homes and factory-built housing).

E. Residential Care, Limited. Twenty-four-hour non-medical care for six or fewer persons in need of personal services, supervision, protection, or assistance essential for sustaining the activities of daily living. This classification includes only those services and facilities licensed by the State of California.

  • F. Single-Family Residential. Buildings containing one dwelling unit located on a single lot. This classification includes manufactured homes.

    1. With Boarders or Lodgers.

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▸Contents — Monterey Zoning Code
Monterey Zoning Code
  1. ▸Chapter 38 — ZONING ORDINANCE
    Overview
    1. Part I — General Provisions
    2. Part IV — Regulations Applying in All Districts
    3. Part V — Administration
    4. ▸Part I — General Provisions
      Overview
      1. Article 1
      2. Article 2
      3. Article 3
      4. ▸Article 4
        Overview
        1. Sec. 38-12. Purpose and Applicability.
        2. Sec. 38-13. Uses Not Classified.
        3. Sec. 38-14. Residential Use Classifications.
        4. Sec. 38-15. Commercial Use Classifications.
        5. Sec. 38-16. Industrial Use Classifications.
        6. Sec. 38-17. Public, Semipublic and Water Facilities Use Classi…
        7. Sec. 38-18. Agricultural and Extractive Use Classifications.
        8. Sec. 38-19. Accessory Use Classifications.
        9. Sec. 38-20. Temporary Use Classifications.
    5. Part II — Base District Regulations
    6. Part III — Overlay District Regulations
    7. Part IV — Regulations Applying in All Districts
    8. Part V — Administration

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