Lodi · Land use · Emergency shelter
Where is an emergency shelter allowed in Lodi?
In Lodi, an emergency shelter is allowed in 1 base zone (GC), needs an use permit in 1 (M) and not allowed in 3 (Lodi use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: GC
- Needs a permit: M
- Not allowed: CC, O and BP
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Lodi 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
Lodi's code calls this use “Residential 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.
The code defines “Residential Shelters”: “facilities for the temporary shelter and feeding of indigents or disaster victims, operated by a public or nonprofit agency.” (§ 17.78.020)
| Zone | Status | Code |
|---|---|---|
| GC | Allowed | § 17.20.030 |
| M | Needs an use permit | § 17.24.030 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- 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: RLD, RMD, RHD, DMU, MCE, MCO, PF: no shelter row (unlisted = not allowed). Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Lodi
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an emergency shelter in the M zone in Lodi?
Only with an use permit. Lodi's use table lists it that way in M (§ 17.24.030).
Can I have an emergency shelter in the CC zone in Lodi?
No. Lodi's use table does not allow it in CC (§ 17.20.030).
Can I have an emergency shelter in the GC zone in Lodi?
Yes. Lodi's use table lists it as allowed in GC (§ 17.20.030).
General information, not legal advice.
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