Pittsburg · Land use · Bed and breakfast
Where is a bed and breakfast allowed in Pittsburg?
In Pittsburg, a bed and breakfast is allowed in 3 base zones (CN, CC and CW), needs a permit in 10 (RR, RS-40, RS-10, RS-6, RS-5 and 5 more, 4 with a condition) and not allowed in 4 (Pittsburg use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: CN, CC and CW
- Needs a permit: RR, RS-40, RS-10, RS-6, RS-5, RS-4, RMD, RHD and 2 more
- Not allowed: RM, RH, CS and CSD
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Pittsburg 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
Pittsburg's code calls this use “Bed and breakfast inn”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CN | Allowed | § 18.52.010 |
| CC | Allowed | § 18.52.010 |
| CW | Allowed | § 18.52.010 |
| RR | Needs an use permit (planning commission) | § 18.50.010 |
| RS-40 | Needs an use permit (planning commission) | § 18.50.010 |
| RS-10 | Needs an use permit (planning commission) | § 18.50.010 |
| RS-6 | Needs an use permit (planning commission) | § 18.50.010 |
| RS-5 | Needs an use permit (downtown subarea only) — see note Note L-106: Limited to properties located within the downtown subarea as designated in the general plan. Use permit required. | § 18.50.010 |
| RS-4 | Needs an use permit (downtown subarea only) — see note Note L-106: Limited to properties located within the downtown subarea as designated in the general plan. Use permit required. | § 18.50.010 |
| RMD | Needs an use permit (downtown subarea only) — see note Note L-106: Limited to properties located within the downtown subarea as designated in the general plan. Use permit required. | § 18.50.010 |
| RHD | Needs an use permit (downtown subarea only) — see note Note L-106: Limited to properties located within the downtown subarea as designated in the general plan. Use permit required. | § 18.50.010 |
| CO | Needs an use permit (planning commission) | § 18.52.010 |
| CP | Needs an use permit (planning commission) | § 18.52.010 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Not covered here: PD and S: no use table (S9, S10); HPD: permitted uses are a list, not a table (S6); only explicit list items used; Specific plan areas (Railroad Avenue) not in text. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I have a bed and breakfast in the RR zone in Pittsburg?
Only with an use permit (planning commission). Pittsburg's use table lists it that way in RR (§ 18.50.010).
Can I have a bed and breakfast in the RM zone in Pittsburg?
No. Pittsburg's use table does not allow it in RM (§ 18.50.010).
Can I have a bed and breakfast in the CN zone in Pittsburg?
Yes. Pittsburg's use table lists it as allowed in CN (§ 18.52.010).
General information, not legal advice.
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