Concord · Land use · Emergency shelter
Where is an emergency shelter allowed in Concord?
In Concord, an emergency shelter is allowed in 3 base zones (OBP, IBP and IMX, all with a condition), needs an use permit in 1 (PQP) and not allowed in 20 (Concord use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: OBP, IBP and IMX
- Needs a permit: PQP
- Not allowed: RR, RS, RL, RM, RH, NTS, CO, CMX and 12 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Concord 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
Concord's code calls this use “Emergency , Homeless 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 |
|---|---|---|
| OBP | Allowed — see note Note 8: Use permit required for any facility that does not meet the requirements set forth in CDC 18.200.070, Emergency shelter and homeless shelters. | § 18.50.020 |
| IBP | Allowed — see note Note 8: Use permit required for any facility that does not meet the requirements set forth in CDC 18.200.070, Emergency shelter and homeless shelters. | § 18.50.020 |
| IMX | Allowed — see note Note 8: Use permit required for any facility that does not meet the requirements set forth in CDC 18.200.070, Emergency shelter and homeless shelters. Note 7: Notwithstanding anything in this table to the contrary (including ZC, AP, or MP notations), outdoor facilities, storage, or activities may only be allowed in the IMX district if a use permit (UP) is reviewed and approved pursuant to Chapter 18.435 CDC (Minor Use Permits and Use Permits). | § 18.50.020 |
| PQP Public/Quasi-Public district | Needs an use permit | § 18.55.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Standards for this use: CDC 18.200.070 (Emergency shelter and homeless shelters).
- 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 for RR, RS, RL, RM, RH, CO, CMX, NC, SC, RC, DP, DMX, WMX, OBP, IBP, IMX, HI, OS, PR, RLC, WRC, CRP-GF (chapter intros not in the packet); Use definitions (CDC 18.20.020) for Group Housing, Residential Care Facility Large, Elementary Middle Secondary; AFFH overlay (Chapter 18.120, S12) is an overlay, not a base zone, and changes SFH, duplex and multifamily rules on listed parcels; Airport overlay (A), other overlays. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Concord
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an emergency shelter in the PQP zone in Concord?
Only with an use permit. Concord's use table lists it that way in PQP (Public/Quasi-Public district) (§ 18.55.020).
Can I have an emergency shelter in the RR zone in Concord?
No. Concord's use table does not allow it in RR (§ 18.30.020).
Can I have an emergency shelter in the OBP zone in Concord?
Yes, with a condition. Concord's use table lists it as allowed in OBP (§ 18.50.020). The code adds a condition: “Use permit required for any facility that does not meet the requirements set forth in CDC 18.200.070, Emergency shelter and homeless shelters.”
General information, not legal advice.
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