Apple Valley · Land use · Kennel
Where is a kennel (dog boarding) allowed in Apple Valley?
In Apple Valley, a kennel (dog boarding) is allowed in 4 base zones (C-G, C-S, C-V and M-U), needs a special use permit in 1 (I-P) and not allowed in 3 (Apple Valley use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: C-G, C-S, C-V and M-U
- Needs a permit: I-P
- Not allowed: O-P, C-R and I-RE
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Apple Valley 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
Apple Valley's code calls this use “3.a. Excluding exterior kennel, pens or runs (S4) / 2. Animal care facilities (S6)”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| C-G General Commercial | Allowed | § 9.35.030 |
| C-S Service Commercial | Allowed | § 9.35.030 |
| C-V Village Commercial | Allowed | § 9.35.030 |
| M-U Mixed Use | Allowed | § 9.35.030 |
| I-P Planned Industrial | Needs a special use permit | § 9.45.030 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- S4 sub-row b 'Including exterior kennel, pens or runs': O-P -, C-G CUP, C-S CUP, C-R CUP, C-V CUP, M-U -. S1 '19. Kennels, non-commercial' is CUP in R-VLD, R-A, R-LD, R-E, R-E ¾, R-EQ (footnote 13) and is not a commercial kennel.
- Not covered here: S2/S5/S7 are specific-use regulation chapters, not use tables; Specific plan districts (S10) have no use table; PRD cells left out (uses per approved PRD). Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Apple Valley
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the I-P zone in Apple Valley?
Only with a special use permit. Apple Valley's use table lists it that way in I-P (Planned Industrial) (§ 9.45.030).
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the O-P zone in Apple Valley?
No. Apple Valley's use table does not allow it in O-P (Office Professional) (§ 9.35.030).
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the C-G zone in Apple Valley?
Yes. Apple Valley's use table lists it as allowed in C-G (General Commercial) (§ 9.35.030).
General information, not legal advice.
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