Arroyo Grande · Land use · Kennel
Where is a kennel (dog boarding) allowed in Arroyo Grande?
In Arroyo Grande, a kennel (dog boarding) is needs a conditional use permit in 8 (RH, RR, IMU, TMU, VMU and 3 more) and not allowed in 13 (Arroyo Grande use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: RH, RR, IMU, TMU, VMU, HMU, OMU and AG
- Not allowed: RE, RS, SF, VR, MF, MFA, MFVH, MHP and 5 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Arroyo Grande 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
Arroyo Grande's code calls this use “12. Boarding or breeding kennels / Kennel, animal boarding / Kennels and catteries”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| RH | Needs a conditional use permit | § 16.32.040 |
| RR | Needs a conditional use permit | § 16.32.040 |
| IMU Industrial Mixed Use District (El Camino) | Needs a conditional use permit | § 16.36.030 |
| TMU Traffic Way Mixed Use District | Needs a conditional use permit | § 16.36.030 |
| VMU Village Mixed Use District | Needs a conditional use permit | § 16.36.030 |
| HMU Highway Mixed Use District | Needs a conditional use permit | § 16.36.030 |
| OMU Office Mixed Use District | Needs a conditional use permit | § 16.36.030 |
| AG | Needs a conditional use permit | § 16.28.030 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Standards for this use: § 16.52.100 (specific use standards column, S3).
- Not covered here: PD 1.1 and PD 1.2 planned development districts; other districts (industrial, public, parks) not in the supplied text. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Arroyo Grande
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the RH zone in Arroyo Grande?
Only with a conditional use permit. Arroyo Grande's use table lists it that way in RH (§ 16.32.040).
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the RE zone in Arroyo Grande?
No. Arroyo Grande's use table does not allow it in RE (Residential Estate) (§ 16.32.040).
General information, not legal advice.
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