San Diego · Land use · Bed and breakfast
Where is a bed and breakfast allowed in San Diego?
In San Diego, a bed and breakfast is allowed in 6 base zones (RMX-1, RMX-2, RMX-3, EMX-1, EMX-2 and 1 more, 3 with a condition) (San Diego use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: RMX-1, RMX-2, RMX-3, EMX-1, EMX-2 and EMX-3
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the San Diego 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
San Diego's code calls this use “Bed & Breakfast Establishments: 1-2 Guest Rooms”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| RMX-1 | Allowed | § 131.0707 |
| RMX-2 | Allowed | § 131.0707 |
| RMX-3 | Allowed | § 131.0707 |
| EMX-1 | Allowed — see note Note 1: Not allowed on sites designated as Prime Industrial Land in a land use plan. Note 9: Not allowed on sites designated as Prime Industrial Land – Flex in a land use plan. | § 131.0707 |
| EMX-2 | Allowed — see note Note 1: Not allowed on sites designated as Prime Industrial Land in a land use plan. Note 9: Not allowed on sites designated as Prime Industrial Land – Flex in a land use plan. | § 131.0707 |
| EMX-3 | Allowed — see note Note 1: Not allowed on sites designated as Prime Industrial Land in a land use plan. Note 9: Not allowed on sites designated as Prime Industrial Land – Flex in a land use plan. | § 131.0707 |
What else applies
- 3-5 Guest Rooms and 6+ Guest Rooms rows have identical statuses (P P P P(1,9) P(1,9) P(1,9)). Visitor Accommodations is a different row.
- Not covered here: CC (Commercial-Community) zones: Table 131-05B columns merge into 7 symbol groups that cannot be tied to the CC-1..CC-5 header columns; Chapter 15 planned districts (CCPD, Gaslamp, La Jolla, La Jolla Shores, Mission Beach, Cass Street, Central Urbanized): separate use tables; Zone names are not stated in the packet 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 RMX-1 zone in San Diego?
Yes. San Diego's use table lists it as allowed in RMX-1 (§ 131.0707).
General information, not legal advice.
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