Lake Forest · Land use · Kennel
Where is a kennel (dog boarding) allowed in Lake Forest?
In Lake Forest, a kennel (dog boarding) is needs an use permit in 8 (C, I, UA, A1, MU 32 and 3 more, all with a condition) and not allowed in 3 (Lake Forest use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: C, I, UA, A1, MU 32, MU 43, UI 25 and UI 43
- Not allowed: PA, CAN and OS
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Lake Forest 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
Lake Forest's code calls this use “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.
| Zone | Status | Code |
|---|---|---|
| C Commercial | Needs an use permit — see note Note 3: Subject to regulations in Section 9.146.020 (Animal service businesses). Note 12: Subject to regulations in Section 9.146.030 (Pets and animals). | § 9.72.090 |
| I Industrial | Needs an use permit — see note Note 3: Subject to regulations in Section 9.146.020 (Animal service businesses). Note 12: Subject to regulations in Section 9.146.030 (Pets and animals). | § 9.72.090 |
| UA Urban Activity | Needs an use permit — see note Note 3: Subject to regulations in Section 9.146.020 (Animal service businesses). Note 12: Subject to regulations in Section 9.146.030 (Pets and animals). | § 9.72.090 |
| A1 Agriculture | Needs an use permit — see note Note 3: Subject to regulations in Section 9.146.020 (Animal service businesses). Note 12: Subject to regulations in Section 9.146.030 (Pets and animals). | § 9.72.090 |
| MU 32 | Needs an use permit — see note Note 3: Subject to regulations in Section 9.146.020 (Animal service businesses). Note 10: Subject to regulations in Section 9.146.200 (Thrift Stores). | § 9.73.065 |
| MU 43 | Needs an use permit — see note Note 3: Subject to regulations in Section 9.146.020 (Animal service businesses). Note 10: Subject to regulations in Section 9.146.200 (Thrift Stores). | § 9.73.065 |
| UI 25 | Needs an use permit — see note Note 3: Subject to regulations in Section 9.146.020 (Animal service businesses). Note 10: Subject to regulations in Section 9.146.200 (Thrift Stores). | § 9.73.065 |
| UI 43 | Needs an use permit — see note Note 3: Subject to regulations in Section 9.146.020 (Animal service businesses). Note 10: Subject to regulations in Section 9.146.200 (Thrift Stores). | § 9.73.065 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- "Animal Clinic or Hospital" and "Veterinary Office" (P) and "Dog Daycare" (U) are separate rows.
- Not covered here: PD Planned Development (no table); MUO (see zones). Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Lake Forest
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the C zone in Lake Forest?
Only with an use permit. Lake Forest's use table lists it that way in C (Commercial) (§ 9.72.090). The code adds a condition: “Subject to regulations in Section 9.146.020 (Animal service businesses). Subject to regulations in Section 9.146.030 (Pets and animals).”
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the PA zone in Lake Forest?
No. Lake Forest's use table does not allow it in PA (Professional and Administrative Office) (§ 9.72.090).
General information, not legal advice.
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