Oroville · Land use · Rooming or boarding house
Where is a rooming or boarding house allowed in Oroville?
In Oroville, a rooming or boarding house is needs an use permit in 3 (R-3, R-4 and RP) and not allowed in 9 (Oroville use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: R-3, R-4 and RP
- Not allowed: UR-10, UR-5, RA, RR-1, RR-20, RR-10, RL, R-1 and 1 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Oroville 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
Oroville's code calls this use “Boardinghouse”. 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-3 | Needs an use permit | § 17.28.010 |
| R-4 Urban-density residential | Needs an use permit | § 17.28.010 |
| RP | Needs an use permit | § 17.28.010 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- S2 "Single-room occupancy" (second row of this use): UP in R-3 and R-4, "—" in RP and the other 9 districts (RP differs from Boardinghouse).
- Overlay zones and specific plans can change the answer for a lot.
Other uses in Oroville
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a rooming or boarding house in the R-3 zone in Oroville?
Only with an use permit. Oroville's use table lists it that way in R-3 (§ 17.28.010).
Can I have a rooming or boarding house in the UR-10 zone in Oroville?
No. Oroville's use table does not allow it in UR-10 (§ 17.28.010).
General information, not legal advice.
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