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Chapter 38 — ZONING ORDINANCE›Part II — Base District Regulations›Article 7

Sec. 38-35. Land Use Regulations.

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

In the following schedule, the letter “U” designates use classifications allowed on approval of a use permit. The “Additional Regulations” column includes references to regulations located elsewhere in this chapter which apply. If a use classification is not listed, it is prohibited.

  1. Hostel. The City Council may, upon recommendation from the Planning Commission after a public hearing, with a Conditional Use Permit approved by Ordinance, permit the construction, operation and maintenance of hostels operated by non-profit agencies on any parcel of the City not zoned for single-family residential use (R-1), or low density multi-family residential use (R-2).

VAF DISTRICT LAND USE REGULATIONS

Additional Regulations

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

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Ch. 38 Zoning Ordinance | Monterey City Code

VAF DISTRICT LAND USE REGULATIONS

Commercial Uses
Visitor Accommodation Facilities U (a),(b)
Limited-Occupancy U (a),(b),(c)
Accessory Uses U (a),(d)

a Any conditions of a preexisting use permit or special permit shall apply.

b Vacation Time Share Facilities are prohibited.

c The property owner shall occupy and manage a limited-occupancy visitor accommodation facility. No cooking facilities in rooms or long term rental of rooms shall be permitted, breakfast to guests shall be the only meal and person served, and the maximum stay of guests shall not exceed 14 days.

d Allowable accessory uses, such as sale of candy, magazines, sundries, and similar items; beauty and barber shops; recreation facilities to serve the public, guests and employees; living accommodations for manager or caretaker; facilities for conferences and meetings; commercial restaurant businesses, clothes and cleaning pick up agency; and related personal visitor sales and services when related to and developed as an incidental part of a visitor accommodation facility. Accessory uses may be added to visitor accommodation facilities with a use permit.

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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
    5. ▸Part II — Base District Regulations
      Overview
      1. Article 5
      2. Article 5A
      3. Article 6
      4. ▸Article 7
        Overview
        1. Sec. 38-34. Specific Purpose.
        2. Sec. 38-35. Land Use Regulations.
        3. Sec. 38-36. Property Development Standards.
        4. Sec. 38-37. Review of Plans.
        5. Sec. 38-38. Limitation on VAF Rezoning.
      5. Article 8
      6. Article 9
      7. Article 10
      8. Article 11
    6. Part III — Overlay District Regulations
    7. Part IV — Regulations Applying in All Districts
    8. Part V — Administration

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