Apple Valley · Land use · Emergency shelter
Where is an emergency shelter allowed in Apple Valley?
In Apple Valley, an emergency shelter is allowed in 1 base zone (I-P, it with a condition), needs a special use permit in 2 (C-S and C-V, all with a condition) and not allowed in 5 (Apple Valley use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: I-P
- Needs a permit: C-S and C-V
- Not allowed: O-P, C-G, C-R, M-U and I-RE
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Apple Valley 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
Apple Valley's code calls this use “3. Emergency shelters/transitional housing (S4) / 2. Emergency shelters (S6)”. 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-P Planned Industrial | Allowed — see note Note 4: Fees waived. | § 9.45.030 |
| C-S Service Commercial | Needs a special use permit — see note Note 2: Fees Waived | § 9.35.030 |
| C-V Village Commercial | Needs a special use permit — see note Note 2: Fees Waived | § 9.35.030 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Residential districts (S1) list only 'Transitional housing facilities' and 'Supportive housing facilities' (CUP) and have no emergency shelter row. S4 row is a combined emergency shelter / transitional housing row.
- 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: S2/S5/S7 are specific-use regulation chapters, not use tables; Specific plan districts (S10) have no use table; PRD cells left out (uses per approved PRD). Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Apple Valley
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an emergency shelter in the C-S zone in Apple Valley?
Only with a special use permit. Apple Valley's use table lists it that way in C-S (Service Commercial) (§ 9.35.030). The code adds a condition: “Fees Waived”
Can I have an emergency shelter in the O-P zone in Apple Valley?
No. Apple Valley's use table does not allow it in O-P (Office Professional) (§ 9.35.030).
Can I have an emergency shelter in the I-P zone in Apple Valley?
Yes, with a condition. Apple Valley's use table lists it as allowed in I-P (Planned Industrial) (§ 9.45.030). The code adds a condition: “Fees waived.”
General information, not legal advice.
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