Palm Desert · Land use · Emergency shelter
Where is an emergency shelter allowed in Palm Desert?
In Palm Desert, an emergency shelter is allowed in 2 base zones (PC-1 and SI) and not allowed in 4 (Palm Desert use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: PC-1 and SI
- Not allowed: OP, PC-2, PC-3 and PC-4
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Palm Desert 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
Palm Desert'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 |
|---|---|---|
| PC-1 | Allowed | § 25.16.030 |
| SI Service Industrial | Allowed | § 25.16.030 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Homeless shelter (S2): OP N, PC-1 N, PC-2 N, PC-3 N, PC-4 N, SI P.
- 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 are not stated in the packet (no zone list). Four matrices: S1 residential RE/R-1/R-2/R-3/R-1M/HPR/PR, S2 commercial/industrial OP/PC-1..PC-4/SI, S3 downtown D/D-O/DE/DE-O, S4 special P/OS.. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Palm Desert
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an emergency shelter in the OP zone in Palm Desert?
No. Palm Desert's use table does not allow it in OP (Office Professional) (§ 25.16.030).
Can I have an emergency shelter in the PC-1 zone in Palm Desert?
Yes. Palm Desert's use table lists it as allowed in PC-1 (§ 25.16.030).
General information, not legal advice.
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