St Helena · Land use · Bed and breakfast
Where is a bed and breakfast allowed in St Helena?
In St Helena, a bed and breakfast is needs a permit in 5 (LR-1A, LR, MR, CB and MU) and not allowed in 2 (St Helena use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: LR-1A, LR, MR, CB and MU
- Not allowed: HR and SC
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the St Helena 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
St Helena's code calls this use “Bed and breakfast inn / Bed and breakfast”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| LR-1A | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.16.020 |
| LR | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.16.020 |
| MR | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.16.020 |
| CB | Needs a minor use permit | § 17.17.020 |
| MU Mixed-Use | Needs a minor use permit | § 17.17.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Standards for this use: Sec. 17.22.080, Bed and breakfast inns.
- Not covered here: Zone names are not stated in the packet text; The packet text is a flattened PDF table: rows were read by hand and some cell footnotes are shown as superscripts. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in St Helena
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a bed and breakfast in the LR-1A zone in St Helena?
Only with a conditional use permit. St Helena's use table lists it that way in LR-1A (§ 17.16.020).
Can I have a bed and breakfast in the HR zone in St Helena?
No. St Helena's use table does not allow it in HR (§ 17.16.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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