Waterford · Land use · Bed and breakfast
Where is a bed and breakfast allowed in Waterford?
In Waterford, a bed and breakfast is allowed in 3 base zones (CC, CH and CR, all with a condition), needs a conditional use permit in 2 (RS and RE, all with a condition) and not allowed in 3 (Waterford use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: CC, CH and CR
- Needs a permit: RS and RE
- Not allowed: RM, RH and CG
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Waterford 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
Waterford's code calls this use “Bed and breakfast inns”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CC | Allowed — see note Note I: See Chapters 17.75, Use Permits and 17.76, Variances. Note H: See Section 17.40.130, Swimming pools. | § 17.24.030 |
| CH | Allowed — see note Note I: See Chapters 17.75, Use Permits and 17.76, Variances. Note H: See Section 17.40.130, Swimming pools. | § 17.24.030 |
| CR | Allowed — see note Note I: See Chapters 17.75, Use Permits and 17.76, Variances. Note H: See Section 17.40.130, Swimming pools. | § 17.24.030 |
| RS | Needs a conditional use permit — see note Note C: Approval of a use permit shall require a finding that (1) the proposed use will have no significant unmitigated environmental impacts, does not have impacts on surrounding land and uses, in accordance with Chapter 17.72 (Standards of Review); and (2) the building design is compatible with surrounding buildings. Note D: See Chapters 17.75 (Use Permits), 17.73 (Administrative Use Permits), 17.72 (Standards of Review) and 17.76 (Variances). Note 5: See Chapter 17.64, Bed and Breakfast Inn. | § 17.20.030 |
| RE Rural Estates | Needs a conditional use permit — see note Note Special regulations: Subject to the standards of Chapter 17.64 on 3 acres or more | § 17.10.030 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Not covered here: PC district (no use table); Chapter 17.22 mobile home park district RM (S11, not used).. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Waterford
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a bed and breakfast in the RS zone in Waterford?
Only with a conditional use permit. Waterford's use table lists it that way in RS (§ 17.20.030). The code adds a condition: “Approval of a use permit shall require a finding that (1) the proposed use will have no significant unmitigated environmental impacts, does not have impacts on surrounding land and uses, in accordance with Chapter…”
Can I have a bed and breakfast in the RM zone in Waterford?
No. Waterford's use table does not allow it in RM (§ 17.20.030).
Can I have a bed and breakfast in the CC zone in Waterford?
Yes, with a condition. Waterford's use table lists it as allowed in CC (§ 17.24.030). The code adds a condition: “See Chapters 17.75, Use Permits and 17.76, Variances. See Section 17.40.130, Swimming pools.”
General information, not legal advice.
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