Manhattan Beach · Land use · Emergency shelter
Where is an emergency shelter allowed in Manhattan Beach?
In Manhattan Beach, an emergency shelter is allowed in 2 base zones (IP and PS, all with a condition) and not allowed in 5 (Manhattan Beach use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: IP and PS
- Not allowed: CL, CC, CG, CD and CNE
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Manhattan Beach 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
Manhattan Beach'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 |
|---|---|---|
| IP IP District | Allowed — see note Note A: Facilities on sites of two (2) acres or more are subject to the regulations of Chapter 10.28 (PS District) precluding those of this chapter. See Section 10.28.020: PS District Applicability. Note G: Emergency shelters shall be permitted subject to the provisions of Section 10.56.080. | § 10.20.020 |
| PS Public and Semipublic | Allowed — see note Note C: Emergency shelters shall be permitted subject to the provisions of Section 10.56.080. | § 10.28.030 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Standards for this use: § 10.56.080 Emergency shelters.
- 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 beyond the chapter titles are not spelled out in the packet (RS..CNE names are conventional and omitted); Chapter 10.08 definitions (Group Residential, Day Care General) not in the packet. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Manhattan Beach
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an emergency shelter in the CL zone in Manhattan Beach?
No. Manhattan Beach's use table does not allow it in CL (§ 10.16.020).
Can I have an emergency shelter in the IP zone in Manhattan Beach?
Yes, with a condition. Manhattan Beach's use table lists it as allowed in IP (IP District) (§ 10.20.020). The code adds a condition: “Facilities on sites of two (2) acres or more are subject to the regulations of Chapter 10.28 (PS District) precluding those of this chapter. See Section 10.28.020: PS District Applicability. Emergency shelters shall…”
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