Title II — ADMINISTRATION›Part 1 — USES AND ACTIVITIES
Humboldt County Municipal Code § 46.1 Day Shelters
Humboldt County Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Humboldt County
Cite as: Humboldt County Municipal Code § 46.1 · Text as of 2026-10-04
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…¶
46.1.3.3 Common facilities may be provided for clients, including but not limited to…¶
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…¶
accordance with low barrier practices. (Ord. 2719, § 2, 7/11/2023)
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