Pittsburg · Land use · Emergency shelter
Where is an emergency shelter allowed in Pittsburg?
In Pittsburg, an emergency shelter is allowed in 1 base zone (CS, it with a condition) and not allowed in 6 (Pittsburg use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: CS
- Not allowed: CO, CN, CC, CSD, CW and CP
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Pittsburg 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
Pittsburg'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 |
|---|---|---|
| CS | Allowed — see note Note L-3: Permitted subject to the provisions of Chapter 18.84 PMC, Article XVIII , except within overlay districts unless otherwise specified. | § 18.52.010 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Standards for this use: § 18.84.810. Standards for emergency shelters (ministerial approval if standards met, 25 beds max).
- 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: PD and S: no use table (S9, S10); HPD: permitted uses are a list, not a table (S6); only explicit list items used; Specific plan areas (Railroad Avenue) not in text. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Pittsburg
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an emergency shelter in the CO zone in Pittsburg?
No. Pittsburg's use table does not allow it in CO (§ 18.52.010).
Can I have an emergency shelter in the CS zone in Pittsburg?
Yes, with a condition. Pittsburg's use table lists it as allowed in CS (§ 18.52.010). The code adds a condition: “Permitted subject to the provisions of Chapter 18.84 PMC, Article XVIII , except within overlay districts unless otherwise specified.”
General information, not legal advice.
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