Glendale · Land use · Emergency shelter
Where is an emergency shelter allowed in Glendale?
In Glendale, an emergency shelter is allowed in 3 base zones (IND, IMU and MS), needs a conditional use permit in 1 (TOD I) and not allowed in 6 (Glendale use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: IND, IMU and MS
- Needs a permit: TOD I
- Not allowed: IMU-R, SFMU, CE, CEM, SR and TOD II
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Glendale 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
Glendale's code calls this use “Emergency shelter(s)”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| IND | Allowed | § 30.13.020 |
| IMU | Allowed | § 30.14.020 |
| MS | Allowed | § 30.15.020 |
| TOD I | Needs a conditional use permit | § 30.16.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- 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: Commercial districts (C1, C2, C3 etc.) and any other base zones whose use tables are not in the packet; Chapter 30.70 use definitions and Section 30.03.010 (uses not listed) are not in the packet. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Glendale
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an emergency shelter in the TOD I zone in Glendale?
Only with a conditional use permit. Glendale's use table lists it that way in TOD I (§ 30.16.020).
Can I have an emergency shelter in the IMU-R zone in Glendale?
No. Glendale's use table does not allow it in IMU-R (§ 30.14.020).
Can I have an emergency shelter in the IND zone in Glendale?
Yes. Glendale's use table lists it as allowed in IND (§ 30.13.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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