Manteca · Land use · Emergency shelter
Where is an emergency shelter allowed in Manteca?
In Manteca, an emergency shelter is allowed in 3 base zones (CMU, CG and CM, all with a condition), needs a conditional use permit in 1 (CN, it with a condition) and not allowed in 12 (Manteca use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: CMU, CG and CM
- Needs a permit: CN
- Not allowed: A, R-E, R-1, R-2, R-3, DMU, BIP, M1 and 4 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Manteca 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
Manteca's code calls this use “Emergency Shelter 2”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CMU Mixed-Use Commercial Zoning District | Allowed — see note Note 2: See additional regulations for Emergency Shelters in Chapter 17.76 . | Chapter 17.22 — ALLOWED LAND USES AND REQUIREMENTS |
| CG General Commercial Zoning District | Allowed — see note Note 2: See additional regulations for Emergency Shelters in Chapter 17.76 . | Chapter 17.22 — ALLOWED LAND USES AND REQUIREMENTS |
| CM Commercial Manufacturing Zoning District | Allowed — see note Note 2: See additional regulations for Emergency Shelters in Chapter 17.76 . | Chapter 17.22 — ALLOWED LAND USES AND REQUIREMENTS |
| CN Neighborhood Commercial Zoning District | Needs a conditional use permit — see note Note 2: See additional regulations for Emergency Shelters in Chapter 17.76 . | Chapter 17.22 — ALLOWED LAND USES AND REQUIREMENTS |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Standards for this use: Chapter 17.76 Emergency Shelters; Section 17.76.040 Special Standards (text not supplied).
- 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: Special Purpose zoning districts (Chapter 17.28) and overlay/combining districts (Chapter 17.30) are not in the supplied table. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Manteca
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an emergency shelter in the CN zone in Manteca?
Only with a conditional use permit. Manteca's use table lists it that way in CN (Neighborhood Commercial Zoning District) (Chapter 17.22 — ALLOWED LAND USES AND REQUIREMENTS). The code adds a condition: “See additional regulations for Emergency Shelters in Chapter 17.76 .”
Can I have an emergency shelter in the A zone in Manteca?
No. Manteca's use table does not allow it in A (Agricultural Zoning District) (Chapter 17.22 — ALLOWED LAND USES AND REQUIREMENTS).
Can I have an emergency shelter in the CMU zone in Manteca?
Yes, with a condition. Manteca's use table lists it as allowed in CMU (Mixed-Use Commercial Zoning District) (Chapter 17.22 — ALLOWED LAND USES AND REQUIREMENTS). The code adds a condition: “See additional regulations for Emergency Shelters in Chapter 17.76 .”
General information, not legal advice.
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