Biggs · Land use · Emergency shelter
Where is an emergency shelter allowed in Biggs?
In Biggs, an emergency shelter is allowed in 3 base zones (R-2, M-1 and P-Q) and not allowed in 4 (Biggs use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: R-2, M-1 and P-Q
- Not allowed: R-1, R-3, R-MU and M-2
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Biggs 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
Biggs'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 |
|---|---|---|
| R-2 Medium Density Residential | Allowed | Chapter 14.250 — RESIDENTIAL USE TABLE |
| M-1 Light Industrial | Allowed | Chapter 14.350 — INDUSTRIAL USE TABLE |
| P-Q Public or Quasi-Public | Allowed | § 14.380.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- 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: PD Planned Development: uses follow the underlying district (S34), no table; A-M: the agricultural table (Chapter 14.200) has an A-M column, but § 14.230.020 sends A-M to the Industrial Use Table (Chapter 14.350), which has only M-1 and M-2 columns; A-M cells here come from the agricultural table; Chapter 14.20 definitions (e.g. § 14.20.365 emergency shelters) are not in the packet. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Biggs
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an emergency shelter in the R-1 zone in Biggs?
No. Biggs's use table does not allow it in R-1 (Single-Family Residential) (Chapter 14.250 — RESIDENTIAL USE TABLE).
Can I have an emergency shelter in the R-2 zone in Biggs?
Yes. Biggs's use table lists it as allowed in R-2 (Medium Density Residential) (Chapter 14.250 — RESIDENTIAL USE TABLE).
General information, not legal advice.
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