Moorpark · Land use · Emergency shelter
Where is an emergency shelter allowed in Moorpark?
In Moorpark, an emergency shelter is allowed in 1 base zone (C-2, it with a condition) and not allowed in 8 (Moorpark use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: C-2
- Not allowed: C-O, C-1, C-OT, M-1, M-2, I, I-F and C-P-D
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Moorpark 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
Moorpark's code calls this use “Emergency shelters (see Ch. 17.28)”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| C-2 General Commercial (per S2 note: 'allowed in C-2 zone only') | Allowed — see note Note *: allowed in C-2 zone only, not permitted in C-P-D zone; emergency shelters are also allowed in conjunction with permitted places of religious assembly | § 17.20.060 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Row text: '*allowed in C-2 zone only, not permitted in C-P-D zone; emergency shelters are also allowed in conjunction with permitted places of religious assembly'. S3 'Low barrier navigation centers' (ZC) is a separate row.
- 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: Specific-plan areas (e.g. Carlsberg specific plan). Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Moorpark
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an emergency shelter in the C-O zone in Moorpark?
No. Moorpark's use table does not allow it in C-O (§ 17.20.060).
Can I have an emergency shelter in the C-2 zone in Moorpark?
Yes, with a condition. Moorpark's use table lists it as allowed in C-2 (General Commercial (per S2 note: 'allowed in C-2 zone only')) (§ 17.20.060). The code adds a condition: “allowed in C-2 zone only, not permitted in C-P-D zone; emergency shelters are also allowed in conjunction with permitted places of religious assembly”
General information, not legal advice.
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