Emergency residential shelter.
San José Municipal Code § 20.200.360
in effectAn "emergency residential shelter" is a building, structure, or series of buildings or structures, where temporary lodging is provided to individuals and households experiencing homelessness, and where on-site supervision is provided whenever such shelter is occupied. For statutory provisions on emergency residential shelters generally, see Gov. Code § 65583 et seq. (Ords. 26248, 31097; 31149 .)
Source: San José Municipal Code (Municode library)URL: https://library.municode.com/ca/san_jose/codes/code_of_ordinancesFetched: 7/25/2026