South Pasadena · Land use · Rooming or boarding house
Where is a rooming or boarding house allowed in South Pasadena?
In South Pasadena, a rooming or boarding house is allowed in 1 base zone (BP) and not allowed in 2 (South Pasadena use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: BP
- Not allowed: CO and CG
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the South Pasadena 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
South Pasadena's code calls this use “Single-room occupancy”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| BP | Allowed | § 36.230.030 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Standards for this use: SPMC 36.350.260.
- 'Organizational house (sorority, convent, etc.)' RM, RH CUP is not a rooming house row; not used.
- Not covered here: DTSP and HFSP (specific plans); AM overlay (36.250.030); Table 2-6 mixed-use overlay (36.230.050 table) not in packet; CF-50 multifamily detail. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in South Pasadena
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a rooming or boarding house in the CO zone in South Pasadena?
No. South Pasadena's use table does not allow it in CO (§ 36.230.030).
Can I have a rooming or boarding house in the BP zone in South Pasadena?
Yes. South Pasadena's use table lists it as allowed in BP (§ 36.230.030).
General information, not legal advice.
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