Patterson · Land use · Emergency shelter
Where is an emergency shelter allowed in Patterson?
In Patterson, an emergency shelter is allowed in 1 base zone (DC), needs a conditional use permit in 4 (ER, DR, MR and HR) and not allowed in 4 (Patterson use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: DC
- Needs a permit: ER, DR, MR and HR
- Not allowed: NC, HSC, GC and MPO
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Patterson 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
Patterson'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 |
|---|---|---|
| DC | Allowed Code row: “Emergency shelter” | § 18.42.030 |
| ER | Needs a conditional use permit | § 18.38.030 |
| DR | Needs a conditional use permit | § 18.38.030 |
| MR | Needs a conditional use permit | § 18.38.030 |
| HR | Needs a conditional use permit | § 18.38.030 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Standards for this use: Chapter 18.58 (Emergency shelters): 18.58.080 C.5, no more than 25 beds.
- Commercial row is singular "Emergency shelter"; "Low barrier navigation center" is a separate row (P in NC and DC). Transitional and supportive housing are separate residential rows.
- 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 given in 18.38.020, 18.42.020, 18.46.020, 18.50.020, which are not in the packet; Meaning of the "(n,w)" marks on the LR column; Specific plan or planned development zones, if any. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Patterson
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an emergency shelter in the ER zone in Patterson?
Only with a conditional use permit. Patterson's use table lists it that way in ER (§ 18.38.030).
Can I have an emergency shelter in the NC zone in Patterson?
No. Patterson's use table does not allow it in NC (§ 18.42.030).
Can I have an emergency shelter in the DC zone in Patterson?
Yes. Patterson's use table lists it as allowed in DC (§ 18.42.030).
General information, not legal advice.
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