Westminster · Land use · Rooming or boarding house
Where is a rooming or boarding house allowed in Westminster?
In Westminster, a rooming or boarding house is needs a conditional use permit in 4 (R3, R4, R5 and MU) and not allowed in 2 (Westminster use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: R3, R4, R5 and MU
- Not allowed: R1 and R2
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Westminster 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
Westminster's code calls this use “Boarding and lodging house”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.210.010 |
| R4 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.210.010 |
| R5 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.210.010 |
| MU Mixed-Use | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.260.010 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Not covered here: Section 17.200.020.B (determination of unlisted uses) is not in the packet. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Westminster
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a rooming or boarding house in the R3 zone in Westminster?
Only with a conditional use permit. Westminster's use table lists it that way in R3 (§ 17.210.010).
Can I have a rooming or boarding house in the R1 zone in Westminster?
No. Westminster's use table does not allow it in R1 (§ 17.210.010).
General information, not legal advice.
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