Healdsburg · Land use · Kennel
Where is a kennel (dog boarding) allowed in Healdsburg?
In Healdsburg, a kennel (dog boarding) is needs a conditional use permit in 3 (CS, I and O) and not allowed in 2 (Healdsburg use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: CS, I and O
- Not allowed: PR and CD
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Healdsburg 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
Healdsburg'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 |
|---|---|---|
| CS | Needs a conditional use permit | § 20.08.145 |
| I Industrial | Needs a conditional use permit | § 20.08.195 |
| O Open Space | Needs a conditional use permit | § 20.08.240 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- S8 row is "Kennel, animal grooming and sales of related equipment and supplies" (shared with grooming and sales). Veterinarian rows (CS C, I C, MP C) are not kennels.
- Not covered here: Definitions (Chapter 20.28 Article IX) and use-specific regulations (HMC Chapter 20.20) are not in the packet; Overlays DC, HD, NEAP excluded (S13-S15). Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Healdsburg
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the CS zone in Healdsburg?
Only with a conditional use permit. Healdsburg's use table lists it that way in CS (§ 20.08.145).
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the PR zone in Healdsburg?
No. Healdsburg's use table does not allow it in PR (§ 20.08.145).
General information, not legal advice.
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