Vacaville · Land use · Emergency shelter
Where is an emergency shelter allowed in Vacaville?
In Vacaville, an emergency shelter is allowed in 1 base zone (CG), needs a conditional use permit in 3 (CH, BP and PF) and not allowed in 7 (Vacaville use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: CG
- Needs a permit: CH, BP and PF
- Not allowed: CN, CO, MX, IS, IP, PR and OS
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Vacaville 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
Vacaville'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 |
|---|---|---|
| CG | Allowed | § 14.09.070.020 |
| CH | Needs a conditional use permit | § 14.09.070.020 |
| BP | Needs a conditional use permit | § 14.09.080.020 |
| PF | Needs a conditional use permit | § 14.09.090.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Section 14.09.160.040: the Residential Social Services (RSS) overlay permits emergency shelters in addition to the base zone uses (overlay, not given as cells). 'Low-Barrier Navigation Centers' and 'Supportive Housing' are separate rows. Overlay districts (AB, RSS, PD, Northeast Growth Area) and the DCSP / DRSP columns are not base districts; blank cells (RHL column rows from Community Assembly down, DCSP, DRSP) are left out. S3 header mark 1 on MX: developments in MX must contain two different types of uses, one residential.
- 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: Use classification definitions (Chapter 14.02.060) and Section 14.09.270.xxx standards, including Animal Keeping (14.09.270.070), are not in the packet; Specific plan districts DCSP and DRSP: use cells blank; Overlay districts AB, RSS, PD, NGA. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Vacaville
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an emergency shelter in the CH zone in Vacaville?
Only with a conditional use permit. Vacaville's use table lists it that way in CH (§ 14.09.070.020).
Can I have an emergency shelter in the CN zone in Vacaville?
No. Vacaville's use table does not allow it in CN (§ 14.09.070.020).
Can I have an emergency shelter in the CG zone in Vacaville?
Yes. Vacaville's use table lists it as allowed in CG (§ 14.09.070.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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