Azusa · Land use · Emergency shelter
Where is an emergency shelter allowed in Azusa?
In Azusa, an emergency shelter is allowed in 1 base zone (DW), needs an use permit in 2 (DWL and DU-MU) and not allowed in 3 (Azusa use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: DW
- Needs a permit: DWL and DU-MU
- Not allowed: DE, DU-RM and DU-RMO
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Azusa 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
Azusa'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 |
|---|---|---|
| DW West End Industrial District | Allowed | § 88.24.005 |
| DWL West End Light Industrial District | Needs an use permit | § 88.24.005 |
| DU-MU University District - Mixed Use | Needs an use permit | § 88.24.005 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Standards for this use: Section 88.42.082 (named in the Specific Use Regulations column; text not in packet).
- DU table row is "Emergency/transitional shelter" (DU-MU UP, DU-RM and DU-RMO not allowed).
- 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: TOD Specific Plan sub-districts DG, DD, DX, DR, DT, DC: Section 88.24.005 A.6 sends readers to the TOD Specific Plan.; Neighborhood zone codes: the table prints NG1/NG2/NG3 over L/MED/MOD; the zone codes NG1-L etc. are joined by the reviewer (the code text does not print the hyphenated form).. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Azusa
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an emergency shelter in the DWL zone in Azusa?
Only with an use permit. Azusa's use table lists it that way in DWL (West End Light Industrial District) (§ 88.24.005).
Can I have an emergency shelter in the DE zone in Azusa?
No. Azusa's use table does not allow it in DE (Edgewood District) (§ 88.24.005).
Can I have an emergency shelter in the DW zone in Azusa?
Yes. Azusa's use table lists it as allowed in DW (West End Industrial District) (§ 88.24.005).
General information, not legal advice.
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