Santa Paula · Land use · Emergency shelter
Where is an emergency shelter allowed in Santa Paula?
In Santa Paula, an emergency shelter is allowed in 2 base zones (LI and I), needs a conditional use permit (chapter 16.218) in 3 (C-O, C-G and C-LI) and not allowed in 11 (Santa Paula use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: LI and I
- Needs a permit: C-O, C-G and C-LI
- Not allowed: HR-PD1, HR-PD2, R-A, R-1, R-1(a), R-2, R-3, R-4 and 3 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Santa Paula 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
Santa Paula'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 |
|---|---|---|
| LI | Allowed Code row: “Emergency shelters (see Chapter 16.78)” | § 16.21.020 |
| I | Allowed Code row: “Emergency shelters (see Chapter 16.78)” | § 16.21.020 |
| C-O | Needs a conditional use permit (chapter 16.218) | § 16.15.020 |
| C-G | Needs a conditional use permit (chapter 16.218) | § 16.15.020 |
| C-LI | Needs a conditional use permit (chapter 16.218) | § 16.15.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Standards for this use: Chapter 16.78 Emergency shelters (not in the supplied text).
- Residential table row title: 'Emergency Shelters (See Table 21-1, conditional uses in Industrial Zone.)'. Industrial table: 'Emergency shelters (see Chapter 16.78)' = P in LI and I. The row text calls them conditional uses while the table shows P; cells are given as written.
- 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: Agriculture zone (Chapter 16.11): uses listed in text, zone code not stated; Institutional/Civic zone (Chapter 16.23): uses listed in text, zone code not stated; OPR (Open Space Parks and Recreation) zone: uses listed in text, no residential or commercial-type uses. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Santa Paula
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an emergency shelter in the C-O zone in Santa Paula?
Only with a conditional use permit (chapter 16.218). Santa Paula's use table lists it that way in C-O (§ 16.15.020).
Can I have an emergency shelter in the HR-PD1 zone in Santa Paula?
No. Santa Paula's use table does not allow it in HR-PD1 (Hillside Residential - Planned Development (HR1-PD, 0-1 dwelling units/acre)) (Division 1 — USE REGULATIONS).
Can I have an emergency shelter in the LI zone in Santa Paula?
Yes. Santa Paula's use table lists it as allowed in LI (§ 16.21.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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