Livingston · Land use · Emergency shelter
Where is an emergency shelter allowed in Livingston?
In Livingston, an emergency shelter is allowed in 6 base zones (R-1, R-2, R-3, C-1, DTC and 1 more) and not allowed in 6 (Livingston use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: R-1, R-2, R-3, C-1, DTC and P-F
- Not allowed: R-E, C-2, C-3, M-1, M-2 and P/OS
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Livingston 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
Livingston'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-1 Low Density Residential | Allowed | § 5-3-15 |
| R-2 Medium Density Residential | Allowed | § 5-3-15 |
| R-3 High Density Residential | Allowed | § 5-3-15 |
| C-1 Neighborhood Commercial | Allowed | § 5-3-15 |
| DTC Downtown Commercial | Allowed | § 5-3-15 |
| P-F Public or Quasi-Public Facilities | Allowed | § 5-3-15 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Standards for this use: § 5-5-16 Emergency and low barrier shelters.
- 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 Livingston
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an emergency shelter in the R-E zone in Livingston?
No. Livingston's use table does not allow it in R-E (Estate Residential) (§ 5-3-15).
Can I have an emergency shelter in the R-1 zone in Livingston?
Yes. Livingston's use table lists it as allowed in R-1 (Low Density Residential) (§ 5-3-15).
General information, not legal advice.
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