San Juan Bautista · Land use · Emergency shelter
Where is an emergency shelter allowed in San Juan Bautista?
In San Juan Bautista, an emergency shelter is allowed in 1 base zone (PF) and needs a conditional use in 4 (R-1, R-2, R-3 and MU) (San Juan Bautista use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: PF
- Needs a permit: R-1, R-2, R-3 and MU
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the San Juan Bautista 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
San Juan Bautista's code calls this use “Emergency shelters, homeless 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.
| Zone | Status | Code |
|---|---|---|
| PF | Allowed | § 11-02-050 |
| R-1 | Needs a conditional use | § 11-02-050 |
| R-2 | Needs a conditional use | § 11-02-050 |
| R-3 | Needs a conditional use | § 11-02-050 |
| MU | Needs a conditional use | § 11-02-050 |
What else applies
- "Transitional housing, supportive housing" is a separate row and was 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.
- Not covered here: zone names and the standards chapters are not in the packet. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in San Juan Bautista
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an emergency shelter in the R-1 zone in San Juan Bautista?
Only with a conditional use. San Juan Bautista's use table lists it that way in R-1 (§ 11-02-050).
Can I have an emergency shelter in the PF zone in San Juan Bautista?
Yes. San Juan Bautista's use table lists it as allowed in PF (§ 11-02-050).
General information, not legal advice.
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