Oroville · Land use · Emergency shelter
Where is an emergency shelter allowed in Oroville?
In Oroville, an emergency shelter is allowed in 2 base zones (R-3 and R-4) and not allowed in 10 (Oroville use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: R-3 and R-4
- Not allowed: UR-10, UR-5, RA, RR-1, RR-20, RR-10, RL, R-1 and 2 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Oroville 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
Oroville'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 | Allowed | § 17.28.010 |
| R-4 Urban-density residential | Allowed | § 17.28.010 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Standards for this use: § 17.16.210 (Emergency shelters), listed in the Use-Specific Regulations column.
- "Transitional housing" (UP in R-3, R-4) is a residential use by state law and 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 Oroville
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an emergency shelter in the UR-10 zone in Oroville?
No. Oroville's use table does not allow it in UR-10 (§ 17.28.010).
Can I have an emergency shelter in the R-3 zone in Oroville?
Yes. Oroville's use table lists it as allowed in R-3 (§ 17.28.010).
General information, not legal advice.
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