American Canyon · Land use · Kennel
Where is a kennel (dog boarding) allowed in American Canyon?
In American Canyon, a kennel (dog boarding) is needs a conditional use permit (approval by planning commission) in 3 (CC, OS-CRW and REC) and not allowed in 10 (American Canyon use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: CC, OS-CRW and REC
- Not allowed: RRH, RE, RR, RS, RM, RH, CN, LI and 2 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the American Canyon Municipal Code use tables (read October 2026). Base zones only. General information, not legal advice — check with the city before you apply.
Zones where a kennel (dog boarding) can go
American Canyon's code calls this use “Boarding kennel”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CC Community Commercial | Needs a conditional use permit (approval by planning commission) | Division 2 — ZONING DISTRICT PERMITTED USES AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
| OS-CRW | Needs a conditional use permit (approval by planning commission) | Division 2 — ZONING DISTRICT PERMITTED USES AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
| REC | Needs a conditional use permit (approval by planning commission) | Division 2 — ZONING DISTRICT PERMITTED USES AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- 'Animal shelter' is a separate public-facility row.
- Overlay zones and specific plans can change the answer for a lot.
Other uses in American Canyon
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the CC zone in American Canyon?
Only with a conditional use permit (approval by planning commission). American Canyon's use table lists it that way in CC (Community Commercial) (Division 2 — ZONING DISTRICT PERMITTED USES AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS).
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the RRH zone in American Canyon?
No. American Canyon's use table does not allow it in RRH (Division 2 — ZONING DISTRICT PERMITTED USES AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS).
General information, not legal advice.
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