Pinole · Land use · Emergency shelter
Where is an emergency shelter allowed in Pinole?
In Pinole, an emergency shelter is allowed in 1 base zone (OIMU, it with a condition) and not allowed in 14 (Pinole use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: OIMU
- Not allowed: LDR, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R, RC, RMU and 6 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Pinole 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
Pinole's code calls this use “Emergency Shelter (2)”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| OIMU Office Industrial Mixed Use | Allowed — see note Note 2: See additional regulations for Emergency Shelters in Chapter 17.62. | Article II — ZONING DISTRICTS, ALLOWED USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Standards for this use: Chapter 17.62 Emergency Shelters (17.62.020).
- Low Barrier Navigation Center (separate row): P in RMU, CMU, OPMU, OIMU.
- 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: SP (specific plan) and PD (planned development) districts: use rules are in the specific plan / PD ordinance, not in this table (17.18.050 B.4).; Table cells all carry tag S1: the packet merges Article II into one section; the use table is Table 17.20.030-1 under 17.20.020.. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Pinole
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an emergency shelter in the LDR zone in Pinole?
No. Pinole's use table does not allow it in LDR (Low Density Residential) (Article II — ZONING DISTRICTS, ALLOWED USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS).
Can I have an emergency shelter in the OIMU zone in Pinole?
Yes, with a condition. Pinole's use table lists it as allowed in OIMU (Office Industrial Mixed Use) (Article II — ZONING DISTRICTS, ALLOWED USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS). The code adds a condition: “See additional regulations for Emergency Shelters in Chapter 17.62.”
General information, not legal advice.
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