Porterville · Land use · Bed and breakfast
Where is a bed and breakfast allowed in Porterville?
In Porterville, a bed and breakfast is allowed in 4 base zones (D-MX, DRM-3, D-PO and PO, all with a condition), needs a conditional use permit in 2 (RM-2 and RM-3) and not allowed in 12 (Porterville use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: D-MX, DRM-3, D-PO and PO
- Needs a permit: RM-2 and RM-3
- Not allowed: RS-1, RS-2, RM-1, DR-N, DR-S, DR-D, DRM-2, D-GC and 4 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Porterville 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
Porterville's code calls this use “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 |
|---|---|---|
| D-MX | Allowed — see note Note 3: Limited to no more than two rooms in a dwelling rented to not more than a total of four persons and meals are not provided to more than four boarders. | § 202.02 |
| DRM-3 | Allowed — see note Note 3: Limited to no more than two rooms in a dwelling rented to not more than a total of four persons and meals are not provided to more than four boarders. | § 202.02 |
| D-PO | Allowed — see note Note 3: Limited to no more than two rooms in a dwelling rented to not more than a total of four persons and meals are not provided to more than four boarders. | § 202.02 |
| PO | Allowed — see note Note 10: Limited to no more than two rooms in a dwelling rented to not more than four persons. Meals may not be provided to more than four boarders. | § 204.02 |
| RM-2 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 201.02 |
| RM-3 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 201.02 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Not covered here: PD district (S7); Chapter 701 use-classification definitions (not in packet); Section 301.03/301.04 Animal Keeping, 301.15, 301.18 not in packet. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Porterville
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a bed and breakfast in the RM-2 zone in Porterville?
Only with a conditional use permit. Porterville's use table lists it that way in RM-2 (§ 201.02).
Can I have a bed and breakfast in the RS-1 zone in Porterville?
No. Porterville's use table does not allow it in RS-1 (§ 201.02).
Can I have a bed and breakfast in the D-MX zone in Porterville?
Yes, with a condition. Porterville's use table lists it as allowed in D-MX (§ 202.02). The code adds a condition: “Limited to no more than two rooms in a dwelling rented to not more than a total of four persons and meals are not provided to more than four boarders.”
General information, not legal advice.
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