Calaveras County · Land use · Emergency shelter
Where is an emergency shelter allowed in Calaveras County?
In Calaveras County, an emergency shelter is allowed in 2 base zones (M4 and PS), needs a permit in 2 (C2 and M1) and not allowed in 6 (Calaveras County use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: M4 and PS
- Needs a permit: C2 and M1
- Not allowed: HC, C1, CP, M2, REC and OS
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Calaveras County 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
Calaveras County's code calls this use “Emergency Shelter”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| M4 | Allowed | § 17.07.020 |
| PS | Allowed | § 17.08.020 |
| C2 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.06.020 |
| M1 | Needs an administrative use permit | § 17.07.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Standards for this use: Section 17.25.110 Emergency Shelters (named in the Additional Regulations column; text not in packet).
- 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: Zone names are not stated in the packet text. Cells written with a slash and a condition, such as P/C(1), P/A(6), P(3)/C, are left out of every use.. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Calaveras County
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an emergency shelter in the C2 zone in Calaveras County?
Only with a conditional use permit. Calaveras County's use table lists it that way in C2 (§ 17.06.020).
Can I have an emergency shelter in the HC zone in Calaveras County?
No. Calaveras County's use table does not allow it in HC (§ 17.06.020).
Can I have an emergency shelter in the M4 zone in Calaveras County?
Yes. Calaveras County's use table lists it as allowed in M4 (§ 17.07.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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