I got a call the other day from a woman who wants to open a Bed and Breakfast in Tucson. We need a lot that is nice and large and secluded. Privacy and views. And the right zoning.
A quick search through the Pima County zoning code turns up this in Chapter 18.09.L:
1. Bed and breakfast establishments are permitted in the TR, CB-1 and CB-2 zones and as a conditional use in the RVC zone and all rural and residential zones.
3. Bed and breakfast establishments containing up to four guest bedrooms shall require a Type I conditional use permit in all rural and residential zones. Bed and breakfast establishments containing five to eight guest bedrooms shall require a Type II conditional use permit in all rural and residential zones.
10. Except in the CB-1, CB-2, TR, RVC and ML zones, bed and breakfast establishments shall have a minimum lot size of one acre.
So we should be looking for at least an acre in the residential and rural zones. If she buys a house and converts it, we really want 4-5 bedrooms, but not more as the type II conditional use permit is a bit harder to get than the type I.
There’s other requirements about parking spaces and signage and business entrances to the home. We’ve also got to be sure to check any deed restrictions.
I’m thinking some of the large 3+ acre unsubdivided parcels out in the Northeast and East, nestled up against the Catalina and the Rincon Mountains might be just perfect.
