Lancaster · Land use · Kennel
Where is a kennel (dog boarding) allowed in Lancaster?
In Lancaster, a kennel (dog boarding) is needs a permit in 3 (RR-2.5, LI and HI, 1 with a condition) and not allowed in 10 (Lancaster use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: RR-2.5, LI and HI
- Not allowed: RR-1, SRR, R-15,000, R-10,000, R-7,000, MDR, HDR, C and 2 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Lancaster 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
Lancaster's code calls this use “Animal boarding and training; kennels (residential); Boarding Kennels (commercial, industrial)”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| RR-2.5 | Needs a conditional use permit — see note Note 4: RR-2.5 zones only | § 17.08.050 |
| LI | Needs a director's review | § 17.16.040 |
| HI | Needs a director's review | § 17.16.040 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- "Animal hospital" (note 4) is a separate row. Residential kennel row is C only in RR-2.5.
- Not covered here: H (Hospital), P, S, O, Pk, Ce, SP, MHP zones (their use lists are not matrices of these uses); In residential matrix the cell covers a group of zones: RR-2.5/RR-1/SRR, R-15,000/R-10,000/R-7,000, MDR/HDR; each zone in the group gets that cell. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Lancaster
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the RR-2.5 zone in Lancaster?
Only with a conditional use permit. Lancaster's use table lists it that way in RR-2.5 (§ 17.08.050). The code adds a condition: “RR-2.5 zones only”
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the RR-1 zone in Lancaster?
No. Lancaster's use table does not allow it in RR-1 (§ 17.08.050).
General information, not legal advice.
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