Napa · Land use · Emergency shelter
Where is an emergency shelter allowed in Napa?
In Napa, an emergency shelter is allowed in 1 base zone (PQ-P) and not allowed in 5 (Napa use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: PQ-P
- Not allowed: PQ, DP, POS, DPOS and AR
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Napa 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
Napa'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 |
|---|---|---|
| PQ-P Public, Quasi-Public | Allowed | § 17.16.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- 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: Downtown Specific Plan districts DCC, DMU, DN, OBC (Table B in S3): separate ground-level and upper-level columns; MU-T and MU-G mixed use districts (S7, S8) with sub-areas; Master plan districts (S9-S18); Cells marked X (allowed as part of mixed use only) are left out. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Napa
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an emergency shelter in the PQ zone in Napa?
No. Napa's use table does not allow it in PQ (Public, Quasi-Public Schools and Health Facilities) (§ 17.16.020).
Can I have an emergency shelter in the PQ-P zone in Napa?
Yes. Napa's use table lists it as allowed in PQ-P (Public, Quasi-Public) (§ 17.16.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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