Whittier · Land use · Emergency shelter
Where is an emergency shelter allowed in Whittier?
In Whittier, an emergency shelter is allowed in 1 base zone (M, it with a condition) and not allowed in 3 (Whittier use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: M
- Not allowed: MU-1, MU-2 and MU-3
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Whittier 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
Whittier's code calls this use “Emergency Shelter / 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 |
|---|---|---|
| M Manufacturing | Allowed — see note Note 18.34.060: See Section 18.34.060 for provisions | § 18.34.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Supportive and transitional housing, and the Low Barrier Navigation Center (P in MU), are 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: Section 18.52.030 (conditional uses named by R-E, H-R, R-1 to R-5, C-O, C-1, C-2, C-3, M) is not in the packet; Section 18.34.060 (emergency shelter provisions) is not in the packet; Section 18.07 land use definitions are not in the packet. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Whittier
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an emergency shelter in the MU-1 zone in Whittier?
No. Whittier's use table does not allow it in MU-1 (§ 18.35.020).
Can I have an emergency shelter in the M zone in Whittier?
Yes, with a condition. Whittier's use table lists it as allowed in M (Manufacturing) (§ 18.34.020). The code adds a condition: “See Section 18.34.060 for provisions”
General information, not legal advice.
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