Hughson · Land use · Emergency shelter
Where is an emergency shelter allowed in Hughson?
In Hughson, an emergency shelter is allowed in 1 base zone (R-3), needs a conditional use permit in 1 (I) and not allowed in 8 (Hughson use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: R-3
- Needs a permit: I
- Not allowed: R-1, R-2, R-A, C-1, C-2, C-3, P and O-S
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Hughson 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
Hughson's code calls this use “Emergency housing”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| R-3 | Allowed | § 17.02.032 |
| I | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.02.032 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- The table says "Emergency housing", not "Emergency shelter"; same use under state law.
- 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 are not given in the packet (the chapter 17.02 zone list is not included).; S-P (specific plan) column: all cells are "*", no status.; Related regulations cited but not in the packet: HMC 17.02.008, 17.03.004, 17.03.044, 17.03.052, 17.03.072, Chapter 6.24.. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Hughson
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an emergency shelter in the I zone in Hughson?
Only with a conditional use permit. Hughson's use table lists it that way in I (§ 17.02.032).
Can I have an emergency shelter in the R-1 zone in Hughson?
No. Hughson's use table does not allow it in R-1 (§ 17.02.032).
Can I have an emergency shelter in the R-3 zone in Hughson?
Yes. Hughson's use table lists it as allowed in R-3 (§ 17.02.032).
General information, not legal advice.
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