Calimesa · Land use · Emergency shelter
Where is an emergency shelter allowed in Calimesa?
In Calimesa, an emergency shelter is allowed in 1 base zone (C-C, it with a condition) and not allowed in 6 (Calimesa use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: C-C
- Not allowed: C-N, C-R, O-P, DVC, DNC and DVS
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Calimesa 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
Calimesa's code calls this use “Emergency shelter(s)”. 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-C | Allowed — see note Note i: Subject to the provisions of CMC § 18.25.050(H) , Emergency Shelters. | § 18.25.030 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Standards for this use: CMC § 18.25.050(H) Emergency Shelters (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: Residential uses in downtown business zones DVC/DNC/DVS: no single-family or duplex row (S7); Industrial L-I/B-P: tables hold no dwelling, day care, school or shelter rows; Text of overlay RIPAOZ Areas 1-2 not in packet. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Calimesa
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an emergency shelter in the C-N zone in Calimesa?
No. Calimesa's use table does not allow it in C-N (§ 18.25.030).
Can I have an emergency shelter in the C-C zone in Calimesa?
Yes, with a condition. Calimesa's use table lists it as allowed in C-C (§ 18.25.030). The code adds a condition: “Subject to the provisions of CMC § 18.25.050(H) , Emergency Shelters.”
General information, not legal advice.
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