Pico Rivera · Land use · Rooming or boarding house
Where is a rooming or boarding house allowed in Pico Rivera?
In Pico Rivera, a rooming or boarding house is allowed in 2 base zones (R-M-M and R-M-H), needs a conditional use permit in 1 (R-I) and not allowed in 3 (Pico Rivera use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: R-M-M and R-M-H
- Needs a permit: R-I
- Not allowed: R-E, S-F and PUD
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Pico Rivera 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
Pico Rivera's code calls this use “Single Room Occupancy Units”. 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-M-M | Allowed | § 18.11.020 |
| R-M-H | Allowed | § 18.11.020 |
| R-I | Needs a conditional use permit | § 18.11.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Standards for this use: Section 18.22.190 (Single Room Occupancy).
- Not covered here: Overlay zones and specific plans named in Table 18.10.010.A (not in packet). Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Pico Rivera
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a rooming or boarding house in the R-I zone in Pico Rivera?
Only with a conditional use permit. Pico Rivera's use table lists it that way in R-I (§ 18.11.020).
Can I have a rooming or boarding house in the R-E zone in Pico Rivera?
No. Pico Rivera's use table does not allow it in R-E (§ 18.11.020).
Can I have a rooming or boarding house in the R-M-M zone in Pico Rivera?
Yes. Pico Rivera's use table lists it as allowed in R-M-M (§ 18.11.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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