Fairfield · Land use · Kennel
Where is a kennel (dog boarding) allowed in Fairfield?
In Fairfield, a kennel (dog boarding) is allowed in 1 base zone (CS), needs a conditional use permit in 6 (CN, CT, CC, CR, IL and 1 more) and not allowed in 15 (Fairfield use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: CS
- Needs a permit: CN, CT, CC, CR, IL and AG
- Not allowed: CO, CM, HD, HDC, HO, HWT, HTD, HR and 7 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Fairfield 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
Fairfield's code calls this use “Animal kennel”. 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.
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Not covered here: Zone names are not stated in the packet (only codes).; Heart of Fairfield zones HD and HDC have separate Ground / Upper floor columns. Where the two differ the cells are given as 'HD (ground floor)' / 'HD (upper floors)' (same for HDC); where equal one cell 'HD' / 'HDC'.; Any zone outside Tables 25-1, 25-9, 25-H1, 25-11, 25-13 (planned development / specific plan districts, if any) is not in the packet.; Section 25.50 definitions, Chapter 3 animal rules, 25.22.4.3 (residential in commercial zones), 25.24.3, 25.24.4.1 are cited by the tables but NOT in the packet.. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Fairfield
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the CN zone in Fairfield?
Only with a conditional use permit. Fairfield's use table lists it that way in CN (§ 25.22.2).
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the CO zone in Fairfield?
No. Fairfield's use table does not allow it in CO (§ 25.22.2).
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the CS zone in Fairfield?
Yes. Fairfield's use table lists it as allowed in CS (§ 25.22.2).
General information, not legal advice.
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