Yuba County · Land use · Emergency shelter
Where is an emergency shelter allowed in Yuba County?
In Yuba County, an emergency shelter is allowed in 2 base zones (GC and PF), needs a permit in 4 (RC, CMX, NMX and IL, 1 with a condition) and not allowed in 7 (Yuba County use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: GC and PF
- Needs a permit: RC, CMX, NMX and IL
- Not allowed: RE Outside VGB, RR, DC, EC, IC, IG and SE
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Yuba County 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
Yuba County'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 |
|---|---|---|
| GC | Allowed | § 11.08.020 |
| PF | Allowed | § 11.10.020 |
| RC Rural Community | Needs a minor conditional use permit | § 11.06.020 |
| CMX Commercial mixed use | Needs a minor conditional use permit | § 11.08.020 |
| NMX Neighborhood mixed use | Needs a conditional use permit — see note Note 6: Copies of any easements or land development restrictions shall be submitted to the Planning Department. | § 11.08.020 |
| IL | Needs a conditional use permit | § 11.09.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Standards for this use: Section 11.32.100.
- 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: PD (Planned Development): S8 says uses follow a valid PD plan or Specific Plan, no table.; Section 11.32.150 (lodging) and 11.32.xxx use standards are not in the packet.. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Yuba County
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an emergency shelter in the RC zone in Yuba County?
Only with a minor conditional use permit. Yuba County's use table lists it that way in RC (Rural Community) (§ 11.06.020).
Can I have an emergency shelter in the RE Outside VGB zone in Yuba County?
No. Yuba County's use table does not allow it in RE Outside VGB (§ 11.06.020).
Can I have an emergency shelter in the GC zone in Yuba County?
Yes. Yuba County's use table lists it as allowed in GC (§ 11.08.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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