Colusa County · Land use · Emergency shelter
Where is an emergency shelter allowed in Colusa County?
In Colusa County, an emergency shelter is allowed in 2 base zones (C-2 and M-1), needs a minor use permit in 3 (C-H, M-2 and RD) and not allowed in 21 (Colusa County use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: C-2 and M-1
- Needs a permit: C-H, M-2 and RD
- Not allowed: F-A, E-A, U-C, U-T, A-T, R-R, R-1, R-2 and 13 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Colusa 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
Colusa County'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-2 Community Commercial | Allowed | Article 44-2 — ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS, ALLOWED USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
| M-1 Light Industrial | Allowed | Article 44-2 — ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS, ALLOWED USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
| C-H Highway Service Commercial | Needs a minor use permit | Article 44-2 — ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS, ALLOWED USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
| M-2 Heavy Industrial | Needs a minor use permit | Article 44-2 — ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS, ALLOWED USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
| RD Research and Development | Needs a minor use permit | Article 44-2 — ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS, ALLOWED USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Standards for this use: § 44-4.40 (shown in the Special Regulations column; not in the 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: FMR (Forest Management and Recreation): its column in Table 44-2.60-2 is empty for every row, so no cell is given; PD and EP are overlay zones. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Colusa County
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an emergency shelter in the C-H zone in Colusa County?
Only with a minor use permit. Colusa County's use table lists it that way in C-H (Highway Service Commercial) (Article 44-2 — ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS, ALLOWED USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS).
Can I have an emergency shelter in the F-A zone in Colusa County?
No. Colusa County's use table does not allow it in F-A (Foothill Agriculture) (Article 44-2 — ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS, ALLOWED USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS).
Can I have an emergency shelter in the C-2 zone in Colusa County?
Yes. Colusa County's use table lists it as allowed in C-2 (Community Commercial) (Article 44-2 — ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS, ALLOWED USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS).
General information, not legal advice.
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