Kerman · Land use · Emergency shelter
Where is an emergency shelter allowed in Kerman?
In Kerman, an emergency shelter is allowed in 3 base zones (R-3, CS and M-1) and not allowed in 11 (Kerman use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: R-3, CS and M-1
- Not allowed: RR, RR-43, RR-100, R-1-7, R-1-12, R-2, CG, CN and 3 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Kerman 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
Kerman'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 Multi-Unit Residential | Allowed | Division II — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
| CS Service Commercial | Allowed | Division II — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
| M-1 Light Manufacturing | Allowed | Division II — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Standards for this use: Section 17.40.030 (Emergency shelter).
- 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: Combining zones PD, SD, IBA (can change allowed uses); Twenty-four-hour uses need a CUP in commercial zones (17.12.020.D). Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Kerman
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an emergency shelter in the RR zone in Kerman?
No. Kerman's use table does not allow it in RR (Rural Residential (0.5 acre minimum)) (Division II — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS).
Can I have an emergency shelter in the R-3 zone in Kerman?
Yes. Kerman's use table lists it as allowed in R-3 (Multi-Unit Residential) (Division II — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS).
General information, not legal advice.
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