Ventura County · Land use · Emergency shelter
Where is an emergency shelter allowed in Ventura County?
In Ventura County, an emergency shelter is allowed in 1 base zone (CPD, it with a condition) and not allowed in 5 (Ventura County use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: CPD
- Not allowed: CO, C1, M1, M2 and M3
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Ventura County 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
Ventura County's code calls this use “Emergency Shelter *(42)”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CPD | Allowed — see note Note *: There are specific regulations for this use or structure; see Article 7 and Article 9. | Article 5 — Uses and Structures by Zone |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Low Barrier Navigation Center is a separate row (CO, CPD ZC). Transitional and supportive housing are "pursuant to" the residential rules.
- 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: Coastal Zone (Chapter 1.1 Zoning (Coastal), S20; zones COS, CA, CR, CRE, CR1, CR2, RB, RBH, CRPD, CC, CM) is excluded from Chapter 1 (8101-2.1) and has its own matrix with different permit types (PDP); not given as cells; Zone names are not stated in the packet; Numbers in parentheses in S4 row names are amendment-history references, not notes; Article 7 and 9 specific regulations are not in the packet. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Ventura County
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an emergency shelter in the CO zone in Ventura County?
No. Ventura County's use table does not allow it in CO (Article 5 — Uses and Structures by Zone).
Can I have an emergency shelter in the CPD zone in Ventura County?
Yes, with a condition. Ventura County's use table lists it as allowed in CPD (Article 5 — Uses and Structures by Zone). The code adds a condition: “There are specific regulations for this use or structure; see Article 7 and Article 9.”
General information, not legal advice.
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