Mill Valley · Land use · Bed and breakfast
Where is a bed and breakfast allowed in Mill Valley?
In Mill Valley, a bed and breakfast is needs a conditional use permit in 3 (C-G, C-N and C-D) and not allowed in 1 (Mill Valley use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: C-G, C-N and C-D
- Not allowed: C-L
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Mill 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
Mill Valley's code calls this use “Lodging (hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts)”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| C-G General Commercial | Needs a conditional use permit | § 20.40.020 |
| C-N Neighborhood Commercial | Needs a conditional use permit | § 20.40.020 |
| C-D Downtown Commercial | Needs a conditional use permit | § 20.40.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
C-L.
What else applies
- Not covered here: C-R (S12: planned unit development list only), C-F (S14: every use needs a CUP except public schools; § 20.55.025 prohibited uses not in packet) and U (S17: all uses need a CUP): no per-use cells used. Chapter 20.24 RM-3.5 prohibitions beyond the lists are not stated.. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Mill Valley
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a bed and breakfast in the C-G zone in Mill Valley?
Only with a conditional use permit. Mill Valley's use table lists it that way in C-G (General Commercial) (§ 20.40.020).
Can I have a bed and breakfast in the C-L zone in Mill Valley?
No. Mill Valley's use table does not allow it in C-L (Limited Commercial) (§ 20.40.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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