Benicia · Land use · Kennel
Where is a kennel (dog boarding) allowed in Benicia?
In Benicia, a kennel (dog boarding) is allowed in 2 base zones (CG and IL, all with a condition) and not allowed in 6 (Benicia use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: CG and IL
- Not allowed: CC, CO, CW, IG, IW and IP
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Benicia 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
Benicia's code calls this use “Animal Boarding”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CG | Allowed — see note Note L-4: Development services director use permit required if the following conditions exist: 1. The proposed use is not located in an existing structure which is entirely enclosed, and no outside facilities are proposed; 2. For animal hospitals, or where boarding or overnight care facilities are proposed, the use is not located in a soundproofed and air-conditioned facility. | § 17.28.020 |
| IL | Allowed — see note Note L-5: Development services director use permit required if the following conditions exist: 1. The proposed use is not located in an existing structure which is entirely enclosed, and no outside facilities are proposed; 2. For animal hospitals, or where boarding or overnight care facilities are proposed, the use is not located in a soundproofed and air-conditioned facility. | § 17.32.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Animal Hospitals is a separate row.
- Not covered here: PD (Planned Development) district has no use table (S6); Zone names for RS, RM, RH, HZ, CC, CO, CG, CW, IL, IG, IW, IP are not stated in the packet text; Housing Opportunity Sites overlay (S10) adds group residential, multifamily, supportive and transitional housing as P. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Benicia
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the CC zone in Benicia?
No. Benicia's use table does not allow it in CC (§ 17.28.020).
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the CG zone in Benicia?
Yes, with a condition. Benicia's use table lists it as allowed in CG (§ 17.28.020). The code adds a condition: “Development services director use permit required if the following conditions exist: 1. The proposed use is not located in an existing structure which is entirely enclosed, and no outside facilities are proposed; 2.…”
General information, not legal advice.
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