Paso Robles · Land use · Emergency shelter
Where is an emergency shelter allowed in Paso Robles?
In Paso Robles, an emergency shelter is allowed in 1 base zone (PM, it with a condition), needs a conditional use permit in 2 (C-3 and PF) and not allowed in 17 (Paso Robles use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: PM
- Needs a permit: C-3 and PF
- Not allowed: R-A, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, OP, CP and 9 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Paso Robles 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
Paso Robles's code calls this use “Emergency shelter - General”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| PM Planned Industrial | Allowed — see note Note *: Only in Commerce Industrial Park (on properties facing Sherwood Road, Commerce Way, Fontana Road, and Linne Road. See Section 21.69.090 (Emergency Homeless Shelters—General). | Article 3 — ZONING DISTRICTS, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
| C-3 Commercial/Light Industrial | Needs a conditional use permit | Article 3 — ZONING DISTRICTS, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
| PF Public Facilities | Needs a conditional use permit | Article 3 — ZONING DISTRICTS, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Standards for this use: Section 21.69.090 (Emergency Homeless Shelters—General).
- Two other rows: 'Emergency shelter—Domestic violence' (P in R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5; C in PF) and 'Emergency shelter—Low barrier navigation center' (P in OP; and P only on properties in the mixed-use overlay zoning district, shown as —* in CP, C-1, C-2, C-3, RC, RL, M, PM, AP).
- State law: State law (Gov. Code § 65583, SB 2) requires every city to allow emergency shelters by right in at least one zone.
- Overlay zones and specific plans can change the answer for a lot.
Other uses in Paso Robles
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an emergency shelter in the C-3 zone in Paso Robles?
Only with a conditional use permit. Paso Robles's use table lists it that way in C-3 (Commercial/Light Industrial) (Article 3 — ZONING DISTRICTS, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS).
Can I have an emergency shelter in the R-A zone in Paso Robles?
No. Paso Robles's use table does not allow it in R-A (Residential Agriculture) (Article 3 — ZONING DISTRICTS, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS).
Can I have an emergency shelter in the PM zone in Paso Robles?
Yes, with a condition. Paso Robles's use table lists it as allowed in PM (Planned Industrial) (Article 3 — ZONING DISTRICTS, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS). The code adds a condition: “Only in Commerce Industrial Park (on properties facing Sherwood Road, Commerce Way, Fontana Road, and Linne Road. See Section 21.69.090 (Emergency Homeless Shelters—General).”
General information, not legal advice.
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