Escalon · Land use · Emergency shelter
Where is an emergency shelter allowed in Escalon?
In Escalon, an emergency shelter is allowed in 2 base zones (M-1 and M-2, all with a condition), needs a conditional use permit in 2 (R-3 and C-M) and not allowed in 7 (Escalon use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: M-1 and M-2
- Needs a permit: R-3 and C-M
- Not allowed: R-E, R-1, R-2, C-1, C-2, O and PF
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Escalon 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
Escalon'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 |
|---|---|---|
| M-1 Limited Manufacturing District | Allowed — see note Note 7: Emergency shelters are a permitted use subject to the standards established under Chapter 17.50A EMC. | Chapter 17.11 — LIST OF PERMITTED USES AND USES PERMITTED BY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT |
| M-2 General Manufacturing District | Allowed — see note Note 7: Emergency shelters are a permitted use subject to the standards established under Chapter 17.50A EMC. | Chapter 17.11 — LIST OF PERMITTED USES AND USES PERMITTED BY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT |
| R-3 Multiple-Family Residential District | Needs a conditional use permit | Chapter 17.11 — LIST OF PERMITTED USES AND USES PERMITTED BY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT |
| C-M Commercial-Industrial District | Needs a conditional use permit | Chapter 17.11 — LIST OF PERMITTED USES AND USES PERMITTED BY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Standards for this use: Chapter 17.50A EMC (emergency shelter standards; text not in packet).
- Supportive and transitional housing rows are residential uses and 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: PD (Planned Development) zones: uses set per PD, not in the chart. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Escalon
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an emergency shelter in the R-3 zone in Escalon?
Only with a conditional use permit. Escalon's use table lists it that way in R-3 (Multiple-Family Residential District) (Chapter 17.11 — LIST OF PERMITTED USES AND USES PERMITTED BY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT).
Can I have an emergency shelter in the R-E zone in Escalon?
No. Escalon's use table does not allow it in R-E (Estate Residential District) (Chapter 17.11 — LIST OF PERMITTED USES AND USES PERMITTED BY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT).
Can I have an emergency shelter in the M-1 zone in Escalon?
Yes, with a condition. Escalon's use table lists it as allowed in M-1 (Limited Manufacturing District) (Chapter 17.11 — LIST OF PERMITTED USES AND USES PERMITTED BY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT). The code adds a condition: “Emergency shelters are a permitted use subject to the standards established under Chapter 17.50A EMC.”
General information, not legal advice.
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