Cudahy · Land use · Rooming or boarding house
Where is a rooming or boarding house allowed in Cudahy?
In Cudahy, a rooming or boarding house is allowed in 5 base zones (HDR, Ent, I-Ind, CMU and CivicMU) and not allowed in 4 (Cudahy use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: HDR, Ent, I-Ind, CMU and CivicMU
- Not allowed: LDR, MDR, NC and LI
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Cudahy 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
Cudahy's code calls this use “Single-Room Occupancy”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| HDR | Allowed | § 20.16.020 |
| Ent Entertainment Zone | Allowed | § 20.20.020 |
| I-Ind | Allowed | § 20.20.020 |
| CMU Commercial Mixed-Use Zone | Allowed | § 20.28.020 |
| CivicMU Civic Mixed-Use Zone | Allowed | § 20.28.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- "Boardinghouses" (S1 only): LDR --, MDR --, HDR CUP, whereas SRO in HDR is P. No boardinghouse row in S2 or S5.
- Not covered here: City Parks/Parklets Zone, Schools Zone and Los Angeles River Zone (S4): uses are given as lists, not as a table; Urban Agriculture Overlay Zone (Chapter 20.32 Part 2): referenced, text not in packet; Zone names for LDR, MDR, HDR, NC, I-Ind are not spelled out in the packet. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Cudahy
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a rooming or boarding house in the LDR zone in Cudahy?
No. Cudahy's use table does not allow it in LDR (§ 20.16.020).
Can I have a rooming or boarding house in the HDR zone in Cudahy?
Yes. Cudahy's use table lists it as allowed in HDR (§ 20.16.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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