Laguna Woods · Land use · Emergency shelter
Where is an emergency shelter allowed in Laguna Woods?
In Laguna Woods, an emergency shelter is allowed in 2 base zones (CF-P/I and CF-P) and not allowed in 8 (Laguna Woods use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: CF-P/I and CF-P
- Not allowed: RMF, RC, RT, NC, CC, PA, OS-P and OS-R
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Laguna Woods 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
Laguna Woods'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 |
|---|---|---|
| CF-P/I Community Facilities - Public/Institutional | Allowed | § 13.13.020 |
| CF-P Community Facilities - Private | Allowed | § 13.13.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Standards for this use: Chapter 13.23 Emergency Shelters; 13.23.020: permitted by right in CF-P/I and CF-P.
- Rows in S1 and S3 are spelled 'Emergency and Transitional Housing Shelters'; S2 and S4 'Emergency Shelters'. Transitional Housing and Supportive Housing are separate P rows in the residential table (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.
- Overlay zones and specific plans can change the answer for a lot.
Other uses in Laguna Woods
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an emergency shelter in the RMF zone in Laguna Woods?
No. Laguna Woods's use table does not allow it in RMF (Residential multifamily) (§ 13.08.010).
Can I have an emergency shelter in the CF-P/I zone in Laguna Woods?
Yes. Laguna Woods's use table lists it as allowed in CF-P/I (Community Facilities - Public/Institutional) (§ 13.13.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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