Newark · Land use · Emergency shelter
Where is an emergency shelter allowed in Newark?
In Newark, an emergency shelter is allowed in 4 base zones (RH, PF, TS and PK), needs a minor use permit in 1 (RM) and not allowed in 3 (Newark use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: RH, PF, TS and PK
- Needs a permit: RM
- Not allowed: RS, RL and OS
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Newark 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
Newark's code calls this use “Emergency Shelter”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| RH | Allowed | § 17.07.020 |
| PF Public Facilities | Allowed | § 17.10.020 |
| TS Transportation Services | Allowed | § 17.10.020 |
| PK Parks | Allowed | § 17.10.020 |
| RM | Needs a minor use permit | § 17.07.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Standards for this use: Section 17.26.110, 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: RP (Resource Production, S5) lists only Caretaker Unit, Public Safety, General Industrial, Public Works: none of the 16 uses.. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Newark
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an emergency shelter in the RM zone in Newark?
Only with a minor use permit. Newark's use table lists it that way in RM (§ 17.07.020).
Can I have an emergency shelter in the RS zone in Newark?
No. Newark's use table does not allow it in RS (§ 17.07.020).
Can I have an emergency shelter in the RH zone in Newark?
Yes. Newark's use table lists it as allowed in RH (§ 17.07.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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