Dublin · Land use · Emergency shelter
Where is an emergency shelter allowed in Dublin?
In Dublin, an emergency shelter is allowed in 1 base zone (M-1) and not allowed in 10 (Dublin use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: M-1
- Not allowed: A, R-1, R-2, R-M, C-O, C-N, C-1, C-2 and 2 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Dublin 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
Dublin'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 |
|---|---|---|
| M-1 Light Industrial | Allowed | Chapter 8.12 — ZONING DISTRICTS AND PERMITTED USES OF LAND |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Standards for this use: § 8.28.060 K: for Emergency Shelter regulations see Chapter 8.45.
- 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: Planned Development (PD): uses by Development Plan; Downtown Dublin district: Downtown Dublin Specific Plan Section 3.4; Dublin Crossing district: Dublin Crossing Specific Plan Section 2.7. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Dublin
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an emergency shelter in the A zone in Dublin?
No. Dublin's use table does not allow it in A (Agricultural) (Chapter 8.12 — ZONING DISTRICTS AND PERMITTED USES OF LAND).
Can I have an emergency shelter in the M-1 zone in Dublin?
Yes. Dublin's use table lists it as allowed in M-1 (Light Industrial) (Chapter 8.12 — ZONING DISTRICTS AND PERMITTED USES OF LAND).
General information, not legal advice.
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