Greenfield · Land use · Bed and breakfast
Where is a bed and breakfast allowed in Greenfield?
In Greenfield, a bed and breakfast is needs a conditional use permit in 7 (A-V, R-E, R-L, R-M, C-N and 2 more, 1 with a condition) and not allowed in 6 (Greenfield use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: A-V, R-E, R-L, R-M, C-N, C-R and C-H
- Not allowed: R-H, P-O, I-L, I-H, P-QP and O-S
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Greenfield 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
Greenfield's code calls this use “Bed and breakfast inns”. 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.
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Not covered here: Overlay districts MUO, GWO, IPO, RCO are not base zones. Mixed-use overlay exceptions (§ 17.42.030) change some commercial cells; see notes 5 and 29.. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Greenfield
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a bed and breakfast in the A-V zone in Greenfield?
Only with a conditional use permit. Greenfield's use table lists it that way in A-V (Artisan agricultural/visitor serving) (Division III — ZONING DISTRICTS, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS). The code adds a condition: “Must be consistent with the intent of the A-V district and AAVS general plan designation.”
Can I have a bed and breakfast in the R-H zone in Greenfield?
No. Greenfield's use table does not allow it in R-H (High density infill (12 to 21 du/acre)) (Division III — ZONING DISTRICTS, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS).
General information, not legal advice.
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