Elk Grove · Land use · Rooming or boarding house
Where is a rooming or boarding house allowed in Elk Grove?
In Elk Grove, a rooming or boarding house is allowed in 1 base zone (GC), needs a conditional use permit in 3 (RD-8/10/12/15/18, RD-20/25/30/40 and RMU) and not allowed in 21 (Elk Grove use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: GC
- Needs a permit: RD-8/10/12/15/18, RD-20/25/30/40 and RMU
- Not allowed: AG-80, AG-20, AR-5/10, AR-2, AR-1, RD-1/2/3, RD-4/5/6, RD-7 and 13 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Elk Grove 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
Elk Grove's code calls this use “Single Room Occupancy (SRO) Facilities”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| GC General Commercial | Allowed | Division III — ZONING DISTRICTS, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
| RD-8/10/12/15/18 Medium and Medium-High Density Residential | Needs a conditional use permit | Division III — ZONING DISTRICTS, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
| RD-20/25/30/40 High Density Residential | Needs a conditional use permit | Division III — ZONING DISTRICTS, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
| RMU Residential Mixed-Use | Needs a conditional use permit | Division III — ZONING DISTRICTS, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- No separate boarding house or rooming house row. Definition: multi-unit housing for very low income persons, usually a single room with shared bath.
- Not covered here: Specific Plan (SP) and Special Planning Area (SPA) districts: uses set by each plan; RM-1 mobile home subdivision district (own table, § 23.40.030); Overlay and combining districts (MF, F, MHP, RUC, SM, BCS, EF, EEG, CR-99). Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Elk Grove
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a rooming or boarding house in the RD-8/10/12/15/18 zone in Elk Grove?
Only with a conditional use permit. Elk Grove's use table lists it that way in RD-8/10/12/15/18 (Medium and Medium-High Density Residential) (Division III — ZONING DISTRICTS, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS).
Can I have a rooming or boarding house in the AG-80 zone in Elk Grove?
No. Elk Grove's use table does not allow it in AG-80 (Agricultural (80-acre minimum)) (Division III — ZONING DISTRICTS, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS).
Can I have a rooming or boarding house in the GC zone in Elk Grove?
Yes. Elk Grove's use table lists it as allowed in GC (General Commercial) (Division III — ZONING DISTRICTS, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS).
General information, not legal advice.
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