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Title 19 — Zoning

Chapter 19.38 — EMERGENCY SHELTER

Roseville Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Roseville

§ 19.38.010. Emergency shelter.

This chapter establishes the requirements and standards for the location and operation of an emergency shelter as defined in Section 19.08.070(K)(1). (Ord. 5428 § 1, 2014)

§ 19.38.020. Permit requirements.

  • A. Emergency shelters are allowed as identified in Article II.

  • B. An emergency shelter that meets the requirements of Section 19.38.030 is exempt from a Conditional Use Permit when located in the MP zone. An emergency shelter proposed within the GC, HC, CMU, M1, M2, and MMU zones require approval of a Conditional Use Permit.

  • C. An emergency shelter within the MP zone shall not operate prior to approval of a zoning clearance certification in accordance with Chapter 19.72 .

  • (Ord. 5428 § 1, 2014)

§ 19.38.030. Development and management standards.

  • A. Distance Separation Requirements. No emergency shelter shall be located within 250 feet of any other emergency shelter.

  • B. Occupancy. An emergency shelter shall not exceed 40 residents, excluding staff.

  • C. Length of Occupancy. Any single resident’s stay shall not exceed six consecutive months.

  • D. Zone Specific Development Standards. An emergency shelter shall comply with all development standards of the applicable zoning district in which it is located.

  • E. Parking Requirements. Emergency shelters shall provide one parking space for every staff member.

  • F. Management. An emergency shelter must adequately comply with the management standards:

    1. There shall be space inside the building so that prospective and current residents are not required to wait on sidewalks or any other public rights-of-way.

    2. Security shall be provided on site during hours of operation.

    3. On-site management shall be provided by at least one emergency shelter staff member at all times while residents are present at the shelter.

    4. Emergency shelter lighting shall be consistent with the City of Roseville’s adopted Building Code.

  • G. When Conditional Use Permit Required. An emergency shelter that does not meet the development and management standards of this section or is located within the GC, HC, CMU, M1, M2, and MMU zones shall be required to obtain a Conditional Use Permit.

  • H. Conditional Use Permit Conditions of Approval and Findings.

    1. In review of an application for a Conditional Use Permit for an emergency shelter, the Approving Authority shall review the requirements of this section and may approve reasonable deviations from the requirements of this section and may approve additional conditions consistent with protecting public health, safety and welfare provided that such conditions do not render the project infeasible.

    2. Notwithstanding Section 19.78.060(A) , and consistent with Government Code Section 65589.5 as may be amended from time to time, in approving a Conditional Use Permit the Approving Authority shall only make the specific finding that the application would not have a specific adverse impact upon the public health or safety.

  • (Ord. 5428 § 1, 2014; Ord. 6538 § 13, 2022)

§ 19.38.040. Cessation of operation.

If an emergency shelter ceases operation for a period of six consecutive months, any permit issued pursuant to this chapter shall automatically lapse and be deemed null and void, unless the permit provides otherwise.

(Ord. 5428 § 1, 2014)

§ 19.38.050. Nonconforming emergency shelter.

  • A. An emergency shelter in lawful existence prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter may continue to operate as a nonconforming use.

  • B. Closure or cessation of a nonconforming use for a period of six consecutive months shall terminate its legal nonconforming status, and any person or entity who intends to resume operations of the nonconforming use must first obtain a permit as required under this chapter.

  • C. Any alteration or expansion of the nonconforming use involving more than 10 percent of its gross floor area shall subject the nonconforming use to the requirements of this chapter and the appropriate permit must be obtained prior to alteration or expansion.

  • (Ord. 5428 § 1, 2014)

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Roseville Zoning Code
  1. ▸ Title 19 — Zoning
    Overview
    1. Chapter 19.02 — ENACTMENT AND APPLICABILITY
    2. Chapter 19.04 — INTERPRETATIONS
    3. Chapter 19.06 — ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONE DISTRICTS
    4. Chapter 19.08 — USE TYPE CLASSIFICATIONS
    5. Chapter 19.10 — RESIDENTIAL ZONES
    6. Chapter 19.12 — COMMERCIAL ZONES
    7. Chapter 19.14 — INDUSTRIAL AND MANUFACTURING ZONES
    8. Chapter 19.16 — CIVIC AND RESOURCE PROTECTION ZONES
    9. Chapter 19.18 — OVERLAY AND SPECIAL PURPOSE ZONES
    10. Chapter 19.20 — GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
    11. Chapter 19.22 — ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES
    12. Chapter 19.24 — NONCONFORMING USES, STRUCTURES AND PARCELS
    13. Chapter 19.26 — OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
    14. Chapter 19.28 — RESIDENTIAL DENSITY BONUS
    15. Chapter 19.30 — SPECIAL AREA AND SPECIFIC USE REQUIREMENTS
    16. Chapter 19.31 — DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN DOWNTOWN CODE
    17. Chapter 19.33 — COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLANS
    18. Chapter 19.34 — ANTENNAS AND COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
    19. Chapter 19.36 — BUS DEPOTS
    20. Chapter 19.37 — CORPORATE CENTERS
    21. Chapter 19.38 — EMERGENCY SHELTER
    22. Chapter 19.39 — FOOD SERVICE FACILITY
    23. Chapter 19.40 — FOOD DISTRIBUTION
    24. Chapter 19.42 — HOME OCCUPATION
    25. Chapter 19.44 — LARGE AMUSEMENT COMPLEXES
    26. Chapter 19.46 — LARGE FAMILY DAY CARE
    27. Chapter 19.47 — LOW BARRIER NAVIGATION CENTERS
    28. Chapter 19.48 — MOBILE HOME PARKS
    29. Chapter 19.49 — NIGHTCLUBS
    30. Chapter 19.50 — OPEN AIR VENDING FACILITIES
    31. Chapter 19.52 — OUTDOOR RESTAURANT SEATING
    32. Chapter 19.54 — PERSONAL STORAGE FACILITIES
    33. Chapter 19.55 — POWER GENERATING FACILITIES
    34. Chapter 19.56 — RECYCLING COLLECTION CENTERS
    35. Chapter 19.57 — RELOCATION OF DWELLINGS (SINGLEOR TWO-FAMILY)
    36. Chapter 19.58 — RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION
    37. Chapter 19.59 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
    38. Chapter 19.60 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
    39. Chapter 19.61 — SIGNIFICANT BUILDINGS
    40. Chapter 19.62 — MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES
    41. Chapter 19.63 — MARIJUANA CULTIVATION AND USE
    42. Chapter 19.64 — TEMPORARY USES
    43. Chapter 19.66 — TREE PRESERVATION
    44. Chapter 19.68 — USED GOODS COLLECTION CENTERS
    45. Chapter 19.70 — AUTHORITY TO ADMINISTER TITLE
    46. Chapter 19.72 — ZONING CLEARANCE CERTIFICATION
    47. Chapter 19.74 — PERMIT AND VARIANCE REQUIREMENTS
    48. Chapter 19.76 — APPLICATION PROCESSING PROCEDURES
    49. Chapter 19.78 — PUBLIC REVIEW PROVISIONS AND APPROVAL STANDARDS
    50. Chapter 19.80 — APPEALS
    51. Chapter 19.82 — MAJOR PROJECTS PERMIT PROCESSING
    52. Chapter 19.84 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
    53. Chapter 19.86 — ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS
    54. Chapter 19.88 — REVOCATION PROCEDURE
    55. Chapter 19.90 — ENFORCEMENT
    56. Chapter 19.91 — SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM …
    57. Chapter 19.95 — DEFINITIONS OF TERMS AND PHRASES

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