West Sacramento · Land use · Emergency shelter
Where is an emergency shelter allowed in West Sacramento?
In West Sacramento, an emergency shelter is allowed in 1 base zone (M-1) and needs a conditional use permit in 4 (M-L, M-2, M-3 and B-P) (West Sacramento use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: M-1
- Needs a permit: M-L, M-2, M-3 and B-P
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the West Sacramento 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
West Sacramento'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 |
|---|---|---|
| M-1 | Allowed | § 17.10.020 |
| M-L | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.10.020 |
| M-2 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.10.020 |
| M-3 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.10.020 |
| B-P | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.10.020 |
What else applies
- Standards for this use: § 17.30.100 Emergency Shelters and Daytime Services Facilities (cited in the Additional Regulations column; text not supplied).
- 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: Overlay zone tables (GG overlay S7, PD overlay S8, cannabis overlay S6) are not base zones and are left out. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in West Sacramento
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an emergency shelter in the M-L zone in West Sacramento?
Only with a conditional use permit. West Sacramento's use table lists it that way in M-L (§ 17.10.020).
Can I have an emergency shelter in the M-1 zone in West Sacramento?
Yes. West Sacramento's use table lists it as allowed in M-1 (§ 17.10.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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