Colfax · Land use · Rooming or boarding house
Where is a rooming or boarding house allowed in Colfax?
In Colfax, a rooming or boarding house is allowed in 1 base zone (R-M) and not allowed in 2 (Colfax use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: R-M
- Not allowed: R-1 and R-MHS
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Colfax 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
Colfax's code calls this use “Rooming and Boarding House”. 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-M Multi-family residence | Allowed | § 17.72.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- "Single Room Occupancy (SRO)" is a separate row: dash in R-1, CUP in R-M, dash in R-MHS
- Not covered here: A (agricultural), commercial, industrial (I-L) and other zones: only the residential-zone table (17.72.020) is in the text. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Colfax
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a rooming or boarding house in the R-1 zone in Colfax?
No. Colfax's use table does not allow it in R-1 (Single-family residence) (§ 17.72.020).
Can I have a rooming or boarding house in the R-M zone in Colfax?
Yes. Colfax's use table lists it as allowed in R-M (Multi-family residence) (§ 17.72.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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