Calexico · Land use · Emergency shelter
Where is an emergency shelter allowed in Calexico?
In Calexico, an emergency shelter is allowed in 1 base zone (RC) and not allowed in 4 (Calexico use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: RC
- Not allowed: RR, R-1, RA and R-2
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Calexico 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
Calexico's code calls this use “10. Emergency shelter, homeless 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 |
|---|---|---|
| RC | Allowed | § 17.03.110 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Row 11 'Transitional housing, supporting housing' is P in all R zones (state law residential use; not used). Other chapters not in the packet may add shelter provisions.
- 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: names of R, C and I zones (tables give codes only). Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Calexico
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an emergency shelter in the RR zone in Calexico?
No. Calexico's use table does not allow it in RR (§ 17.03.110).
Can I have an emergency shelter in the RC zone in Calexico?
Yes. Calexico's use table lists it as allowed in RC (§ 17.03.110).
General information, not legal advice.
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