Calaveras County · Land use · Kennel
Where is a kennel (dog boarding) allowed in Calaveras County?
In Calaveras County, a kennel (dog boarding) is allowed in 3 base zones (M1, M2 and M4), needs an administrative use permit in 3 (GF, A1 and AP, all with a condition) and not allowed in 2 (Calaveras County use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: M1, M2 and M4
- Needs a permit: GF, A1 and AP
- Not allowed: TP and RA
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Calaveras County 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
Calaveras County'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 |
|---|---|---|
| M1 | Allowed | § 17.07.020 |
| M2 | Allowed | § 17.07.020 |
| M4 | Allowed | § 17.07.020 |
| GF | Needs an administrative use permit — see note Note 2: Requires operator or caretaker to reside full-time on site. | § 17.04.020 |
| A1 | Needs an administrative use permit — see note Note 2: Requires operator or caretaker to reside full-time on site. | § 17.04.020 |
| AP | Needs an administrative use permit — see note Note 2: Requires operator or caretaker to reside full-time on site. | § 17.04.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- "Kennel, Private or Commercial" (additional regulation: "Must be accessory to a residential use"): P in GF, TP, A1, AP, RA; A in RR, R1, R2; - in R3. Cells written "P/C(1)" or "P/A(6)" (permitted under a condition, otherwise a permit) are left out because the status depends on a condition the page cannot show.
- Not covered here: Zone names are not stated in the packet text. Cells written with a slash and a condition, such as P/C(1), P/A(6), P(3)/C, are left out of every use.. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Calaveras County
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the GF zone in Calaveras County?
Only with an administrative use permit. Calaveras County's use table lists it that way in GF (§ 17.04.020). The code adds a condition: “Requires operator or caretaker to reside full-time on site.”
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the TP zone in Calaveras County?
No. Calaveras County's use table does not allow it in TP (§ 17.04.020).
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the M1 zone in Calaveras County?
Yes. Calaveras County's use table lists it as allowed in M1 (§ 17.07.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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