Vallejo · Land use · Emergency shelter
Where is an emergency shelter allowed in Vallejo?
In Vallejo, an emergency shelter is allowed in 2 base zones (IL and IG), needs a major use permit in 1 (PS) and not allowed in 14 (Vallejo use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: IL and IG
- Needs a permit: PS
- Not allowed: RR, RLD, RMD, RHD, NMX, DMX, NC, WC and 6 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Vallejo 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
Vallejo's code calls this use “Emergency Shelters”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| IL | Allowed | § 16.301.01 |
| IG | Allowed | § 16.301.01 |
| PS Public and Semi-Public District | Needs a major use permit | § 16.301.01 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Standards for this use: Chapter 16.317 Emergency Shelters (cited in the Additional Regulations column; chapter not in packet).
- 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: WMX (Waterfront Mixed Use): S3 note A says Table 3 of the Waterfront and Vallejo Station Planned Development Master Plan supersedes the table, so no WMX cell is given; Note 27 (used in the Duplex RC and Multi-Unit RC cells) is not in the packet; those cells are left out; Chapters 16.306 (Animal Keeping), 16.313 (Community Assembly), 16.315 (Day Care), 16.334 (Residential Care), 16.336 (SRO) and the definitions are not in the packet. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Vallejo
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an emergency shelter in the PS zone in Vallejo?
Only with a major use permit. Vallejo's use table lists it that way in PS (Public and Semi-Public District) (§ 16.301.01).
Can I have an emergency shelter in the RR zone in Vallejo?
No. Vallejo's use table does not allow it in RR (Rural Residential) (§ 16.301.01).
Can I have an emergency shelter in the IL zone in Vallejo?
Yes. Vallejo's use table lists it as allowed in IL (§ 16.301.01).
General information, not legal advice.
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