Beaumont · Land use · Emergency shelter
Where is an emergency shelter allowed in Beaumont?
In Beaumont, an emergency shelter is allowed in 2 base zones (CC and LC), needs a conditional use permit in 2 (SSMU and SSMU-R) and not allowed in 10 (Beaumont use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: CC and LC
- Needs a permit: SSMU and SSMU-R
- Not allowed: RC, PF, RR, RSF, RTN, RMF, UV, DMU and 2 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Beaumont Municipal Code use tables (read October 2026). Base zones only. General information, not legal advice — check with the city before you apply.
Zones where an emergency shelter can go
Beaumont's code calls this use “Emergency Shelters”. 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 | § 17.03.120 |
| LC | Allowed | § 17.19.120 |
| SSMU | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.19.120 |
| SSMU-R | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.19.120 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- S1 row reads RC N, PF N, RR N, RSF N, RTN N, RMF N, CN (blank), CC P, M (blank), UV N. The two blank cells are not read; the legend has no blank rule. Low Barrier Navigation Centers are a separate row.
- State law: State law (Gov. Code § 65583, SB 2) requires every city to allow emergency shelters by right in at least one zone.
- Not covered here: Transit Oriented District Overlay (S2): overlay table, not used; Zone names for RC, PF, RR, RSF, RTN, RMF, CN, CC, M, UV and the downtown zones are not spelled out in the packet. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Beaumont
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an emergency shelter in the SSMU zone in Beaumont?
Only with a conditional use permit. Beaumont's use table lists it that way in SSMU (§ 17.19.120).
Can I have an emergency shelter in the RC zone in Beaumont?
No. Beaumont's use table does not allow it in RC (§ 17.03.120).
Can I have an emergency shelter in the CC zone in Beaumont?
Yes. Beaumont's use table lists it as allowed in CC (§ 17.03.120).
General information, not legal advice.
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