Los Alamitos · Land use · Kennel
Where is a kennel (dog boarding) allowed in Los Alamitos?
In Los Alamitos, a kennel (dog boarding) is needs a conditional use permit in 1 (P-L-I) and not allowed in 3 (Los Alamitos use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: P-L-I
- Not allowed: C-O, C-G and TCMU
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Los Alamitos 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
Los Alamitos's code calls this use “Animal Boarding/Kennels, Grooming”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| P-L-I Planned Light Industrial Zone | Needs a conditional use permit | Division II — Zones, Allowable uses, and Development Regulations |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Row also covers grooming. Animal Shelters (Table 2-08): O-A —, C-F CUP.
- Not covered here: Specific Plan (SP) areas: no use table in the text. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Los Alamitos
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the P-L-I zone in Los Alamitos?
Only with a conditional use permit. Los Alamitos's use table lists it that way in P-L-I (Planned Light Industrial Zone) (Division II — Zones, Allowable uses, and Development Regulations).
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the C-O zone in Los Alamitos?
No. Los Alamitos's use table does not allow it in C-O (Commercial/Professional Office Zone) (Division II — Zones, Allowable uses, and Development Regulations).
General information, not legal advice.
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