Manteca · Land use · Kennel
Where is a kennel (dog boarding) allowed in Manteca?
In Manteca, a kennel (dog boarding) is needs a conditional use permit in 6 (A, CMU, CG, CM, M1 and 1 more, all with a condition) and not allowed in 10 (Manteca use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: A, CMU, CG, CM, M1 and M2
- Not allowed: R-E, R-1, R-2, R-3, DMU, BIP, CN, OS and 2 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Manteca 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
Manteca's code calls this use “Kennel, Commercial 6”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A Agricultural Zoning District | Needs a conditional use permit — see note Note 6: 200-foot minimum setback from all property lines. | Chapter 17.22 — ALLOWED LAND USES AND REQUIREMENTS |
| CMU Mixed-Use Commercial Zoning District | Needs a conditional use permit — see note Note 6: 200-foot minimum setback from all property lines. | Chapter 17.22 — ALLOWED LAND USES AND REQUIREMENTS |
| CG General Commercial Zoning District | Needs a conditional use permit — see note Note 6: 200-foot minimum setback from all property lines. | Chapter 17.22 — ALLOWED LAND USES AND REQUIREMENTS |
| CM Commercial Manufacturing Zoning District | Needs a conditional use permit — see note Note 6: 200-foot minimum setback from all property lines. | Chapter 17.22 — ALLOWED LAND USES AND REQUIREMENTS |
| M1 Light Industrial Zoning District | Needs a conditional use permit — see note Note 6: 200-foot minimum setback from all property lines. | Chapter 17.22 — ALLOWED LAND USES AND REQUIREMENTS |
| M2 Heavy Industrial Zoning District | Needs a conditional use permit — see note Note 6: 200-foot minimum setback from all property lines. | Chapter 17.22 — ALLOWED LAND USES AND REQUIREMENTS |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Not covered here: Special Purpose zoning districts (Chapter 17.28) and overlay/combining districts (Chapter 17.30) are not in the supplied table. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Manteca
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the A zone in Manteca?
Only with a conditional use permit. Manteca's use table lists it that way in A (Agricultural Zoning District) (Chapter 17.22 — ALLOWED LAND USES AND REQUIREMENTS). The code adds a condition: “200-foot minimum setback from all property lines.”
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the R-E zone in Manteca?
No. Manteca's use table does not allow it in R-E (Residential Estate Zoning District) (Chapter 17.22 — ALLOWED LAND USES AND REQUIREMENTS).
General information, not legal advice.
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