Coalinga · Land use · Emergency shelter
Where is an emergency shelter allowed in Coalinga?
In Coalinga, an emergency shelter is allowed in 6 base zones (RHD, CG, CS, MX, MBL and 1 more, all with a condition) and not allowed in 6 (Coalinga use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: RHD, CG, CS, MX, MBL and MBH
- Not allowed: RR, RE, RSF, RT, RMD and CR
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Coalinga 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
Coalinga'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 |
|---|---|---|
| RHD | Allowed — see note Note Additional Notes and Regulations: Section 9-5.109 , Emergency Shelters | § 9-2.202 |
| CG | Allowed — see note Note Additional Notes and Regulations: Section 9-5.109 , Emergency Shelters | § 9-2.302 |
| CS | Allowed — see note Note Additional Notes and Regulations: Section 9-5.109 , Emergency Shelters | § 9-2.302 |
| MX Mixed Use | Allowed — see note Note Additional Notes and Regulations: Section 9-5.109 , Emergency Shelters | § 9-2.302 |
| MBL | Allowed — see note Note Additional Notes and Regulations: Section 9-5.109 , Emergency Shelters | § 9-2.402 |
| MBH | Allowed — see note Note Additional Notes and Regulations: Section 9-5.109 , Emergency Shelters | § 9-2.402 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- 'Low Barrier Navigation Centers' (MX Yes only) and 'Transitional and Supportive Housing' are separate rows, not used.
- 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 for RR, RE, RSF, RT, RMD, RHD, CG, CR, CS, MBL, MBH are not spelled out in the packet; Master Plan Overlay District and Resource Extraction Overlay District follow the underlying district (S6, S7). Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Coalinga
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an emergency shelter in the RR zone in Coalinga?
No. Coalinga's use table does not allow it in RR (§ 9-2.202).
Can I have an emergency shelter in the RHD zone in Coalinga?
Yes, with a condition. Coalinga's use table lists it as allowed in RHD (§ 9-2.202). The code adds a condition: “Section 9-5.109 , Emergency Shelters”
General information, not legal advice.
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