Reedley · Land use · Emergency shelter
Where is an emergency shelter allowed in Reedley?
In Reedley, an emergency shelter is allowed in 7 base zones (CN, CC, CS, CO, PO and 2 more) and not allowed in 6 (Reedley use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: CN, CC, CS, CO, PO, ML and UR
- Not allowed: RE, R-1, MDR, HDR, MH and RCO
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Reedley 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
Reedley'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 |
|---|---|---|
| CN Neighborhood Commercial | Allowed | Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
| CC Central and Community Commercial | Allowed | Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
| CS Service Commercial | Allowed | Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
| CO Office Commercial | Allowed | Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
| PO Professional Office | Allowed | Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
| ML Light Industrial | Allowed | Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
| UR Urban Reserve | Allowed | Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Standards for this use: Section 10.50.060.
- 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: R-1 sub-districts are not separated in the use table (one R-1 column). Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Reedley
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an emergency shelter in the RE zone in Reedley?
No. Reedley's use table does not allow it in RE (Residential Estate) (Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS).
Can I have an emergency shelter in the CN zone in Reedley?
Yes. Reedley's use table lists it as allowed in CN (Neighborhood Commercial) (Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS).
General information, not legal advice.
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