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Title III›Division 1 — PLANNING›Part 1 — USES AND ACTIVITIES

46.1 DAY SHELTERS

Humboldt County Zoning Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-07-09 · Humboldt County

46.1.1 Purpose. The purpose of these regulations is to allow and facilitate development of day shelters, which are emergency shelters that provide services to people experiencing homelessness but do not provide overnight accommodations. Day shelters must be operated by a government agency, religious institution, nonprofit charitable organization, or private nonprofit organization.

46.1.2 Applicability. Day shelters as defined in this Code, that meet all of the following requirements, are principally permitted in the C-1, C-2, C-3, ML, R-3, MU1 and MU2 zoning districts except as otherwise specified.

46.1.3 Site Requirements.

46.1.3.1 Day shelters must have on-site staff through a provider.

46.1.3.2 Exterior lighting must be directed in a manner that does not cast light into neighboring properties and public rights-of-way.

46.1.3.3 Common facilities may be provided for clients, including but not limited to cooking and dining, recreation, counseling, child care, and other support services.

46.1.4 Day Shelter Provider. The shelter must be operated by a provider who monitors compliance with its written management plan that specifies the hours of operation and describes the services provided.

46.1.4.1 Laundry facilities, electricity, Wi-Fi, and pet shelter and exercise areas are recommended in accordance with low barrier practices. (Ord. 2719, § 2, 7/11/2023)

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  1. ▸ Title III
    Overview
    1. ▸ Division 1 — PLANNING
      Overview
      1. Chapter 2 — ADMINISTRATION, PROCEDURES, AMENDMENTS AND ENFORCE…
      2. Chapter 1
      3. Chapter 2
      4. Chapter 3
      5. Part 1 — PRINCIPAL ZONES
      6. Part 2 — SPECIAL AREA COMBINING ZONES
      7. Part 1 — USES AND ACTIVITIES
      8. Part 2 — STRUCTURES AND FACILITIES
      9. Part 3 — DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
      10. Part 4 — REGULATIONS THAT APPLY IN SENSITIVE HABITATS AND HAZA…
      11. Part 5 — NONCONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES
      12. Part 1 — CLASSIFICATION OF USE TYPES
      13. Part 2 — GLOSSARY OF USE TYPES
      14. Part 1 — PRINCIPAL ZONES
      15. Part 2 — REGULATIONS FOR THE COMBINING ZONES
      16. ▸ Part 1 — USES AND ACTIVITIES
        Overview
        1. 42.1 APPLICABILITY
        2. 43.1 ACCESSORY USES
        3. 43.2 ALLOWED AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES NOT A NUISANCE (“RIGHT TO…
        4. 43.3 ANIMAL KEEPING
        5. 44.1 REPEALED BY ORD. 2732, § 9, 3/5/2024
        6. 45.1 COTTAGE INDUSTRY
        7. 46.1 DAY SHELTERS
        8. 47.1 EMERGENCY HOUSING UNDER SHELTER CRISIS DECLARATION
        9. 47.2 EMERGENCY SHELTERS
        10. 47.3 EMPLOYEE HOUSING
        11. 50.1 HOME OCCUPATIONS AND ADDRESSES OF CONVENIENCE
        12. 54.1 LOW BARRIER NAVIGATION CENTERS
        13. 55.1 INDOOR RESIDENTIAL CULTIVATION OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA FOR P…
        14. 55.2 OUTDOOR CULTIVATION OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA FOR PERSONAL USE…
        15. 55.3 MEDICAL CANNABIS DISPENSARIES
        16. 55.4 COMMERCIAL CULTIVATION, PROCESSING, MANUFACTURING, DISTRI…
        17. 55.5 INDUSTRIAL HEMP LAND USE REGULATIONS
        18. § 56.5
        19. 58.1 PUBLIC USES
        20. 59.1 REMOVAL OF NATURAL MATERIALS
        21. 60.05 SHORT-TERM RENTALS
        22. 60.1 SINGLE-ROOM OCCUPANCY STRUCTURES AND FACILITIES
        23. 61.05 SAFE PARKING AND SAFE SHELTER PILOT PROGRAM
        24. 61.1 STREAMSIDE MANAGEMENT AREAS AND WETLANDS ORDINANCE
        25. 61-2 SUPPORTIVE HOUSING
        26. 62.1 TEMPORARY USES
        27. 62.2 TIMBER PRODUCTION
        28. § 62.3
        29. § 62.4
        30. § 62.5
      17. Part 2 — STRUCTURES AND FACILITIES
      18. Part 3 — DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
      19. Part 4 — (SECTION RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE)
      20. Part 5 — NONCONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES
      21. Part 1 — CLASSIFICATION OF USE TYPES
      22. Part 2 — GLOSSARY OF USE TYPES
  2. Title III — LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT

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