El Dorado County · Land use · Kennel
Where is a kennel (dog boarding) allowed in El Dorado County?
In El Dorado County, a kennel (dog boarding) is allowed in 3 base zones (CC, CR and CG), needs a conditional use permit in 6 (LA, PA, AG, RL, FR and 1 more) and not allowed in 4 (El Dorado County use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: CC, CR and CG
- Needs a permit: LA, PA, AG, RL, FR and CRU
- Not allowed: TPZ, CPO, CL and CM
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the El Dorado 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
El Dorado County's code calls this use “Animal Sales and Service: Kennel, Commercial”. 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 Commercial, Community | Allowed | Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWED USES, AND ZONING STANDARDS |
| CR Commercial, Regional | Allowed | Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWED USES, AND ZONING STANDARDS |
| CG Commercial, General | Allowed | Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWED USES, AND ZONING STANDARDS |
| LA Limited Agricultural | Needs a conditional use permit | Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWED USES, AND ZONING STANDARDS |
| PA Planned Agricultural | Needs a conditional use permit | Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWED USES, AND ZONING STANDARDS |
| AG Agricultural Grazing | Needs a conditional use permit | Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWED USES, AND ZONING STANDARDS |
| RL Rural Lands | Needs a conditional use permit | Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWED USES, AND ZONING STANDARDS |
| FR Forest Resource | Needs a conditional use permit | Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWED USES, AND ZONING STANDARDS |
| CRU Commercial, Rural | Needs a conditional use permit | Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWED USES, AND ZONING STANDARDS |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- 'Kennel, Private' is a residential accessory use (RE CUP only; ag P) and is not used. MAP 'Animal Husbandry Services' not used (does not name kennel).
- Not covered here: Cell tables for uses not listed in a zone's table are absent by design (unlisted = not allowed). Home occupation, wineries, ranch marketing, WECS and mineral tables are cross-references, not read.. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in El Dorado County
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the LA zone in El Dorado County?
Only with a conditional use permit. El Dorado County's use table lists it that way in LA (Limited Agricultural) (Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWED USES, AND ZONING STANDARDS).
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the TPZ zone in El Dorado County?
No. El Dorado County's use table does not allow it in TPZ (Timber Production Zone) (Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWED USES, AND ZONING STANDARDS).
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the CC zone in El Dorado County?
Yes. El Dorado County's use table lists it as allowed in CC (Commercial, Community) (Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWED USES, AND ZONING STANDARDS).
General information, not legal advice.
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