Twentynine Palms · Land use · Rooming or boarding house
Where is a rooming or boarding house allowed in Twentynine Palms?
In Twentynine Palms, a rooming or boarding house is needs a permit in 6 (RM, R-HD, CO, CG, CN and 1 more) (Twentynine Palms use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: RM, R-HD, CO, CG, CN and CT
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Twentynine Palms 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
Twentynine Palms's code calls this use “Single-room occupancy facilities”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| RM Multi-Family Residential | Needs an administrative use permit | § 19.12.030 |
| R-HD High Density Residential | Needs an administrative use permit | § 19.14.030 |
| CO | Needs a conditional use permit | § 19.16.030 |
| CG | Needs a conditional use permit | § 19.16.030 |
| CN | Needs a conditional use permit | § 19.16.030 |
| CT | Needs a conditional use permit | § 19.16.030 |
What else applies
- Not covered here: Blank cells (e.g. F column in S8, a few CG blanks in S5) are not defined by the code legend and were left out.; S5 notes 1 and 2 are not in the packet text (notes start at 3); note 1 is cited on CT child care.. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Twentynine Palms
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a rooming or boarding house in the RM zone in Twentynine Palms?
Only with an administrative use permit. Twentynine Palms's use table lists it that way in RM (Multi-Family Residential) (§ 19.12.030).
General information, not legal advice.
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