Woodland · Land use · Emergency shelter
Where is an emergency shelter allowed in Woodland?
In Woodland, an emergency shelter is allowed in 6 base zones (CMU-WM, CMU-E, CMU-K, CMU-A, CMU-F and 1 more), needs a permit in 4 (DX-2, DX-3, DX-4 and IG) and not allowed in 5 (Woodland use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: CMU-WM, CMU-E, CMU-K, CMU-A, CMU-F and CCMU
- Needs a permit: DX-2, DX-3, DX-4 and IG
- Not allowed: DX-1, NMU, CMU-G, IF and BP
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Woodland 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
Woodland'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 |
|---|---|---|
| CMU-WM | Allowed | § 17.32.020 |
| CMU-E | Allowed | § 17.32.020 |
| CMU-K | Allowed | § 17.32.020 |
| CMU-A | Allowed | § 17.32.020 |
| CMU-F | Allowed | § 17.32.020 |
| CCMU | Allowed | § 17.32.020 |
| DX-2 | Needs a conditional use permit (cup) | § 17.28.020 |
| DX-3 | Needs a zoning administrator permit (zap) | § 17.28.020 |
| DX-4 | Needs a zoning administrator permit (zap) | § 17.28.020 |
| IG | Needs a conditional use permit (cup) | § 17.40.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Standards for this use: § 17.84.170 Emergency Shelters, Daytime Services Facilities, and Low Barrier Navigation Centers.
- 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: Specific plan areas and overlay zones, if any (no use tables in the text). Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Woodland
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an emergency shelter in the DX-2 zone in Woodland?
Only with a conditional use permit (cup). Woodland's use table lists it that way in DX-2 (§ 17.28.020).
Can I have an emergency shelter in the DX-1 zone in Woodland?
No. Woodland's use table does not allow it in DX-1 (§ 17.28.020).
Can I have an emergency shelter in the CMU-WM zone in Woodland?
Yes. Woodland's use table lists it as allowed in CMU-WM (§ 17.32.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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