Brawley · Land use · Emergency shelter
Where is an emergency shelter allowed in Brawley?
In Brawley, an emergency shelter is allowed in 3 base zones (C-1, C-2 and C-3, all with a condition) and not allowed in 1 (Brawley use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: C-1, C-2 and C-3
- Not allowed: C-P
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Brawley 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
Brawley'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 |
|---|---|---|
| C-1 | Allowed — see note Note *: P* = Use permitted subject to conditions outlined in zoning ordinance. | § 27.82 |
| C-2 | Allowed — see note Note *: P* = Use permitted subject to conditions outlined in zoning ordinance. | § 27.82 |
| C-3 | Allowed — see note Note *: P* = Use permitted subject to conditions outlined in zoning ordinance. | § 27.82 |
Zones where it is not allowed
C-P.
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: P-D (planned development) zones. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Brawley
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an emergency shelter in the C-P zone in Brawley?
No. Brawley's use table does not allow it in C-P (§ 27.82).
Can I have an emergency shelter in the C-1 zone in Brawley?
Yes, with a condition. Brawley's use table lists it as allowed in C-1 (§ 27.82). The code adds a condition: “P* = Use permitted subject to conditions outlined in zoning ordinance.”
General information, not legal advice.
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