Fullerton · Land use · Emergency shelter
Where is an emergency shelter allowed in Fullerton?
In Fullerton, an emergency shelter is allowed in 3 base zones (C-M, M-P and M-G, 2 with a condition) (Fullerton use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: C-M, M-P and M-G
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Fullerton 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
Fullerton's code calls this use “Emergency shelter for homeless”. 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-M | Allowed Code row: “Emergency shelter for homeless, subject to Chapter 15.42” | § 15.30.030 |
| M-P | Allowed — see note Note 1: Permitted in the Emergency Shelter Overlay Zone, pursuant to Chapter 15.42. | § 15.40.020 |
| M-G | Allowed — see note Note 1: Permitted in the Emergency Shelter Overlay Zone, pursuant to Chapter 15.42. | § 15.40.020 |
What else applies
- Standards for this use: Chapter 15.42 Emergency shelters (referenced; text not in packet).
- Multi-service center for homeless is a separate row. Chapter 15.42 (not in packet) sets the standards.
- 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: § 15.55.030 (conditions for special uses, cited for religious institution, private school, childcare center, bed and breakfast, RCFE, retirement complex) is not in the packet; only § 15.55.020 is; C-G (Commercial Greenbelt) is a specific plan with no use table; PRD and P-L lists were read only for these 16 uses. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Fullerton
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an emergency shelter in the C-M zone in Fullerton?
Yes. Fullerton's use table lists it as allowed in C-M (§ 15.30.030).
General information, not legal advice.
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