Alhambra · Land use · Emergency shelter
Where is an emergency shelter allowed in Alhambra?
In Alhambra, an emergency shelter is allowed in 2 base zones (I and PF, 1 with a condition) and not allowed in 2 (Alhambra use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: I and PF
- Not allowed: PO and OS
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Alhambra 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
Alhambra's code calls this use “Emergency shelter”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| I | Allowed — see note Note 1: Limited to the area bounded by Orange Street to the north, Mission Road to the south, Raymond Avenue to the east, and Palm Avenue to the west. | § 23.06.020 |
| PF | Allowed | § 23.07.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Standards for this use: § 23.22.130 (see Additional Regulations, PF/OS row).
- Low barrier navigation centers are a separate row (RL C, RM P, RH P, CBD P, EMC P, CMU P, AC -, PO P, I P).
- 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: Zone names are not stated in the packet text; -PD overlay (23.11) has no table. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Alhambra
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an emergency shelter in the PO zone in Alhambra?
No. Alhambra's use table does not allow it in PO (§ 23.06.020).
Can I have an emergency shelter in the I zone in Alhambra?
Yes, with a condition. Alhambra's use table lists it as allowed in I (§ 23.06.020). The code adds a condition: “Limited to the area bounded by Orange Street to the north, Mission Road to the south, Raymond Avenue to the east, and Palm Avenue to the west.”
General information, not legal advice.
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