Monrovia · Land use · Emergency shelter
Where is an emergency shelter allowed in Monrovia?
In Monrovia, an emergency shelter is allowed in 1 base zone (M) and not allowed in 13 (Monrovia use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: M
- Not allowed: RF, RE, RL, RM, RM/RH, RH, NC, CRS and 5 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Monrovia 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
Monrovia'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 |
|---|---|---|
| M | Allowed | Chapter 17.08 — PERMITTED USES |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Standards for this use: § 17.44.054 (not in packet).
- Definition: immediate, short-term housing with minimal support services for homeless persons, occupancy six months or less. § 17.08.020 lists emergency shelter as staff review.
- 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: ANF zone (Chapter 17.18); HCD zone (Chapter 17.14); HR and HWP zones (Land Use Element of the General Plan); PD zones (Land Use Element of the General Plan). Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Monrovia
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an emergency shelter in the RF zone in Monrovia?
No. Monrovia's use table does not allow it in RF (Chapter 17.08 — PERMITTED USES).
Can I have an emergency shelter in the M zone in Monrovia?
Yes. Monrovia's use table lists it as allowed in M (Chapter 17.08 — PERMITTED USES).
General information, not legal advice.
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