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Where is an emergency shelter allowed in Stockton?
In Stockton, an emergency shelter is allowed in 4 base zones (CH, IL, IG and PF), needs a commission use permit in 4 (RH, CO, CG and CD) and not allowed in 7 (Stockton use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: CH, IL, IG and PF
- Needs a permit: RH, CO, CG and CD
- Not allowed: RE, RL, RM, CN, CL, CA and OS
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Stockton 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
Stockton's code calls this use “Emergency 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CH | Allowed | Chapter 16.20 — ALLOWABLE LAND USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS |
| IL | Allowed | Chapter 16.20 — ALLOWABLE LAND USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS |
| IG | Allowed | Chapter 16.20 — ALLOWABLE LAND USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS |
| PF | Allowed | Chapter 16.20 — ALLOWABLE LAND USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS |
| RH | Needs a commission use permit | Chapter 16.20 — ALLOWABLE LAND USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS |
| CO | Needs a commission use permit | Chapter 16.20 — ALLOWABLE LAND USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS |
| CG | Needs a commission use permit | Chapter 16.20 — ALLOWABLE LAND USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS |
| CD | Needs a commission use permit | Chapter 16.20 — ALLOWABLE LAND USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Standards for this use: § 16.80.155 Emergency shelters.
- 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: MX, UC, PT districts (master development plans / port development agreement).; Overlay districts (Chapter 16.28).; Use classification definitions (Chapter 16.250) and Chapter 16.80 standards other than 16.80.020 are not in the packet.. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Stockton
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an emergency shelter in the RH zone in Stockton?
Only with a commission use permit. Stockton's use table lists it that way in RH (Chapter 16.20 — ALLOWABLE LAND USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS).
Can I have an emergency shelter in the RE zone in Stockton?
No. Stockton's use table does not allow it in RE (Chapter 16.20 — ALLOWABLE LAND USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS).
Can I have an emergency shelter in the CH zone in Stockton?
Yes. Stockton's use table lists it as allowed in CH (Chapter 16.20 — ALLOWABLE LAND USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS).
General information, not legal advice.
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