Glendale · Land use · Kennel
Where is a kennel (dog boarding) allowed in Glendale?
In Glendale, a kennel (dog boarding) is allowed in 5 base zones (IND, IMU, IMU-R, CE and TOD I, 4 with a condition), needs a conditional use permit in 1 (SR) and not allowed in 4 (Glendale use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: IND, IMU, IMU-R, CE and TOD I
- Needs a permit: SR
- Not allowed: SFMU, CEM, MS and TOD II
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Glendale 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
Glendale's code calls this use “Kennel, animal boarding and daycare / Kennel and 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 |
|---|---|---|
| IND | Allowed — see note Note 4: Not to be located nearer than 200 feet to the R1, R1R, ROS, R-3050, R-2250, R-1650 and R-1250 zones if use includes outdoor facilities. | § 30.13.020 |
| IMU | Allowed — see note Note 10: Not to be located nearer than two hundred feet to the R1, R1R, ROS, R-3050, R-2250, R-1650 and R-1250 zones if use includes outdoor facilities. | § 30.14.020 |
| IMU-R | Allowed — see note Note 10: Not to be located nearer than two hundred feet to the R1, R1R, ROS, R-3050, R-2250, R-1650 and R-1250 zones if use includes outdoor facilities. | § 30.14.020 |
| CE | Allowed | § 30.15.020 |
| TOD I | Allowed — see note Note 9: Not to be located nearer than two hundred feet to the R1, R1R, ROS, R-3050, R-2250, R16-50 and R-1250 zones if use includes outdoor facilities. | § 30.16.020 |
| SR | Needs a conditional use permit | § 30.15.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Veterinary offices with hospitalization are a separate row and not used.
- Not covered here: Commercial districts (C1, C2, C3 etc.) and any other base zones whose use tables are not in the packet; Chapter 30.70 use definitions and Section 30.03.010 (uses not listed) are not in the packet. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Glendale
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the SR zone in Glendale?
Only with a conditional use permit. Glendale's use table lists it that way in SR (§ 30.15.020).
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the SFMU zone in Glendale?
No. Glendale's use table does not allow it in SFMU (§ 30.14.020).
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the IND zone in Glendale?
Yes, with a condition. Glendale's use table lists it as allowed in IND (§ 30.13.020). The code adds a condition: “Not to be located nearer than 200 feet to the R1, R1R, ROS, R-3050, R-2250, R-1650 and R-1250 zones if use includes outdoor facilities.”
General information, not legal advice.
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