Galt · Land use · Kennel
Where is a kennel (dog boarding) allowed in Galt?
In Galt, a kennel (dog boarding) is needs a permit in 6 (RA, RE, C, HC, LM and 1 more) and not allowed in 8 (Galt use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: RA, RE, C, HC, LM and OS
- Not allowed: R1A, R1B, R1C, R2, R3, R4/R4a, OP and PQ
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Galt 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
Galt's code calls this use “Kennels”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| RA | Needs a minor use permit | § 18.16.040 |
| RE | Needs a minor use permit | § 18.16.040 |
| C | Needs a conditional use permit | § 18.20.040 |
| HC | Needs a conditional use permit | § 18.20.040 |
| LM | Needs a minor use permit | § 18.32.040 |
| OS | Needs a minor use permit | § 18.36.040 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- 'Veterinary Services/Animal Care Facility Including Outdoor Kennel' is a separate row (not used).
- Not covered here: Zone names are not stated in the packet; Galt has no use table for specific plan / overlay zones in the text. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Galt
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the RA zone in Galt?
Only with a minor use permit. Galt's use table lists it that way in RA (§ 18.16.040).
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the R1A zone in Galt?
No. Galt's use table does not allow it in R1A (§ 18.16.040).
General information, not legal advice.
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