Loma Linda · Land use · Emergency shelter
Where is an emergency shelter allowed in Loma Linda?
In Loma Linda, an emergency shelter is allowed in 1 base zone (PF), needs a conditional use permit in 1 (CM) and not allowed in 6 (Loma Linda use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: PF
- Needs a permit: CM
- Not allowed: B-P, CO, C-1, C-2, I-HC and OS
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Loma Linda 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
Loma Linda's code calls this use “Emergency Shelters”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| PF Public Facility | Allowed | § 17.44.020 |
| CM Commercial Manufacturing | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.40.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Standards for this use: § 17.44.030(A) Emergency Shelters: max 150 beds; management plan, security plan, 1 staff per 15 beds, parking 1 per 10 beds (1 per 5 if walk-in clients).
- Table 2-7 cross-reference says 'See Section 17.40.030' but the shelter standards are in 17.44.030(A) (S7); Table 2-5 cross-reference correctly says 17.44.030.
- State law: State law (Gov. Code § 65583, SB 2) requires every city to allow emergency shelters by right in at least one zone.
- Overlay zones and specific plans can change the answer for a lot.
Other uses in Loma Linda
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an emergency shelter in the CM zone in Loma Linda?
Only with a conditional use permit. Loma Linda's use table lists it that way in CM (Commercial Manufacturing) (§ 17.40.020).
Can I have an emergency shelter in the B-P zone in Loma Linda?
No. Loma Linda's use table does not allow it in B-P (Business Park) (§ 17.40.020).
Can I have an emergency shelter in the PF zone in Loma Linda?
Yes. Loma Linda's use table lists it as allowed in PF (Public Facility) (§ 17.44.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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