El Dorado County · Land use · Emergency shelter
Where is an emergency shelter allowed in El Dorado County?
In El Dorado County, an emergency shelter is allowed in 1 base zone (CG), needs a conditional use permit in 1 (CC) and not allowed in 5 (El Dorado County use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: CG
- Needs a permit: CC
- Not allowed: CPO, CL, CM, CR and CRU
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the El Dorado County 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
El Dorado County'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 |
|---|---|---|
| CG Commercial, General | Allowed | Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWED USES, AND ZONING STANDARDS |
| CC Commercial, Community | Needs a conditional use permit | Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWED USES, AND ZONING STANDARDS |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Row sits only in Table 130.22.020 (Commercial zones). The agricultural, industrial, residential, special-purpose and Meyers (MAP) tables have no Emergency Shelter row (unlisted = not allowed, 130.20.030 A.2.b). Transitional Housing rows are not used.
- 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: Cell tables for uses not listed in a zone's table are absent by design (unlisted = not allowed). Home occupation, wineries, ranch marketing, WECS and mineral tables are cross-references, not read.. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in El Dorado County
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an emergency shelter in the CC zone in El Dorado County?
Only with a conditional use permit. El Dorado County's use table lists it that way in CC (Commercial, Community) (Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWED USES, AND ZONING STANDARDS).
Can I have an emergency shelter in the CPO zone in El Dorado County?
No. El Dorado County's use table does not allow it in CPO (Commercial, Professional Office) (Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWED USES, AND ZONING STANDARDS).
Can I have an emergency shelter in the CG zone in El Dorado County?
Yes. El Dorado County's use table lists it as allowed in CG (Commercial, General) (Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWED USES, AND ZONING STANDARDS).
General information, not legal advice.
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