Plymouth · Land use · Emergency shelter
Where is an emergency shelter allowed in Plymouth?
In Plymouth, an emergency shelter is allowed in 3 base zones (SC, HC/C and I/BP) and not allowed in 1 (Plymouth use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: SC, HC/C and I/BP
- Not allowed: VC
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Plymouth 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
Plymouth'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 |
|---|---|---|
| SC | Allowed | § 19.60.030 |
| HC/C | Allowed | § 19.60.030 |
| I/BP | Allowed | § 19.60.030 |
Zones where it is not allowed
VC.
What else applies
- Residential zones (S2) have no emergency shelter row; Supportive and Transitional Housing are separate rows and are not used.
- 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 text. The S2 residential table appears to have lost the detached single-family row (see single-family-home).. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Plymouth
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an emergency shelter in the VC zone in Plymouth?
No. Plymouth's use table does not allow it in VC (§ 19.60.030).
Can I have an emergency shelter in the SC zone in Plymouth?
Yes. Plymouth's use table lists it as allowed in SC (§ 19.60.030).
General information, not legal advice.
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