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Where is a kennel (dog boarding) allowed in Long Beach?
In Long Beach, a kennel (dog boarding) is allowed in 3 base zones (IL, IM and NI-1, all with a condition) and needs an administrative use permit in 1 (NI-2, it with a condition) (Long Beach use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: IL, IM and NI-1
- Needs a permit: NI-2
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Long Beach 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
Long Beach's code calls this use “Animal Specialty Services, Boarding, Kennels, Shelters”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| IL | Allowed — see note Note Additional Regulations: Table 33-2 item 1 (SIC 01, 02, 07) shows N, N, C, but its notes say 'a. Permitted in IL and IM' and list 0752 (Animal Specialty Services, Boarding, Kennels, Shelters). | Division I — PERMITTED USES |
| IM | Allowed — see note Note Additional Regulations: Table 33-2 item 1 (SIC 01, 02, 07) shows N, N, C, but its notes say 'a. Permitted in IL and IM' and list 0752 (Animal Specialty Services, Boarding, Kennels, Shelters). | Division I — PERMITTED USES |
| NI-1 Neo-Industrial Focused | Allowed — see note Note Additional Regulations: Subject to Section 21.45.133. Row: Animal Specialty Services, Boarding, Kennels, Shelters | § 22.15.030 |
| NI-2 Neo-Industrial + Commercial (flexible designation) | Needs an administrative use permit — see note Note Additional Regulations: Subject to Section 21.45.133. Row: Animal Specialty Services, Boarding, Kennels, Shelters | § 22.15.030 |
What else applies
- IG: item 1 row says C; the note's reading for IG is unclear, so IG is left out. Commercial: Veterinary clinic with boarding CCA C, CCP C, CCR C, CCN C, CHW C, others N. Indoor animal uses with boarding over 25% of floor area: AP in commercial, mixed-use zones.
- Not covered here: Residential districts (R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4 families): Table 31-1 in 21.31.110 (S2) is not in the text, only its intro; Institutional district (I): Table 34-1 in 21.34.110 (S5) is not in the text; Public right-of-way district: Table 36-1 (S7) is not in the text; Planned development districts and specific plans (PD-x, SP): use rules are in each plan. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Long Beach
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the NI-2 zone in Long Beach?
Only with an administrative use permit. Long Beach's use table lists it that way in NI-2 (Neo-Industrial + Commercial (flexible designation)) (§ 22.15.030). The code adds a condition: “Subject to Section 21.45.133. Row: Animal Specialty Services, Boarding, Kennels, Shelters”
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the IL zone in Long Beach?
Yes, with a condition. Long Beach's use table lists it as allowed in IL (Division I — PERMITTED USES). The code adds a condition: “Table 33-2 item 1 (SIC 01, 02, 07) shows N, N, C, but its notes say 'a. Permitted in IL and IM' and list 0752 (Animal Specialty Services, Boarding, Kennels, Shelters).”
General information, not legal advice.
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