Apple Valley · Land use · Bed and breakfast
Where is a bed and breakfast allowed in Apple Valley?
In Apple Valley, a bed and breakfast is needs a special use permit in 9 (R-VLD, R-A, R-LD, R-E, R-E ¾ and 4 more) and not allowed in 1 (Apple Valley use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: R-VLD, R-A, R-LD, R-E, R-E ¾, R-EQ, R-SF, R-M and 1 more
- Not allowed: MHP
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Apple Valley 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
Apple Valley's code calls this use “1. Bed and breakfast inns with 6 beds or less”. 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-VLD Very Low Density Residential | Needs a special use permit | § 9.28.030 |
| R-A Residential Agriculture | Needs a special use permit | § 9.28.030 |
| R-LD Low Density Residential | Needs a special use permit | § 9.28.030 |
| R-E Estate Residential | Needs a special use permit | § 9.28.030 |
| R-E ¾ Estate Residential ¾ | Needs a special use permit | § 9.28.030 |
| R-EQ Equestrian Residential | Needs a special use permit | § 9.28.030 |
| R-SF Single Family Residential | Needs a special use permit | § 9.28.030 |
| R-M Multi-Family Residential | Needs a special use permit | § 9.28.030 |
| M-U Mixed Use | Needs a special use permit | § 9.28.030 |
Zones where it is not allowed
MHP.
What else applies
- Not listed in commercial or other districts (hotels and motels are separate: P in C-G, C-S, C-R, C-V, M-U).
- Not covered here: S2/S5/S7 are specific-use regulation chapters, not use tables; Specific plan districts (S10) have no use table; PRD cells left out (uses per approved PRD). Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Apple Valley
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a bed and breakfast in the R-VLD zone in Apple Valley?
Only with a special use permit. Apple Valley's use table lists it that way in R-VLD (Very Low Density Residential) (§ 9.28.030).
Can I have a bed and breakfast in the MHP zone in Apple Valley?
No. Apple Valley's use table does not allow it in MHP (Mobile Home Park) (§ 9.28.030).
General information, not legal advice.
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