Gustine · Land use · Emergency shelter
Where is an emergency shelter allowed in Gustine?
In Gustine, an emergency shelter is allowed in 2 base zones (R-3 and M), needs an use permit in 4 (C-1, C-2, C-H and P-1) and not allowed in 10 (Gustine use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: R-3 and M
- Needs a permit: C-1, C-2, C-H and P-1
- Not allowed: R-E, R-1, R-2, R-4, P-D, C-N, C-O, I and 2 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Gustine 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
Gustine's code calls this use “Emergency Shelter”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| R-3 Multiple Residential Medium/High Density | Allowed | § 4-22-030 |
| M Manufacturing | Allowed | § 4-26-030 |
| C-1 Downtown Commercial | Needs an use permit | § 4-24-030 |
| C-2 General Commercial | Needs an use permit | § 4-24-030 |
| C-H Highway Commercial | Needs an use permit | § 4-24-030 |
| P-1 Public/Institutional | Needs an use permit | § 4-26-030 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Standards for this use: Specific Use Regulations column cites 4-44-210.
- State law: State law (Gov. Code § 65583, SB 2) requires every city to allow emergency shelters by right in at least one zone.
- Overlay zones and specific plans can change the answer for a lot.
Other uses in Gustine
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an emergency shelter in the C-1 zone in Gustine?
Only with an use permit. Gustine's use table lists it that way in C-1 (Downtown Commercial) (§ 4-24-030).
Can I have an emergency shelter in the R-E zone in Gustine?
No. Gustine's use table does not allow it in R-E (Residential Estate) (§ 4-22-030).
Can I have an emergency shelter in the R-3 zone in Gustine?
Yes. Gustine's use table lists it as allowed in R-3 (Multiple Residential Medium/High Density) (§ 4-22-030).
General information, not legal advice.
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