Marin County · Land use · Kennel
Where is a kennel (dog boarding) allowed in Marin County?
In Marin County, a kennel (dog boarding) is allowed in 3 base zones (A2, A3 to A60 and ARP) and needs an use permit (conditional use permit or master use permit) in 1 (IP) (Marin County use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: A2, A3 to A60 and ARP
- Needs a permit: IP
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Marin County 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
Marin County's code calls this use “Kennels and animal boarding”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A2 Agriculture Limited | Allowed | § 22.08.030 |
| A3 to A60 Agriculture and Conservation (A3 to A60) | Allowed | § 22.08.030 |
| ARP Agriculture Residential Planned | Allowed | § 22.08.030 |
| IP Industrial Planned | Needs an use permit (conditional use permit or master use permit) | § 22.12.030 |
What else applies
- Not covered here: Coastal zoning districts (Title 20, Tables 5-1, 5-2, 5-3, Coastal Agricultural, Residential and Commercial districts): only the intro section 20.62.040 is in the packet, the tables are missing.; Section 22.32 standards (22.32.030 animal keeping, 22.32.050 child care, 22.32.085 SRO, 22.32.095 homeless shelters, 22.32.150) and Article VIII definitions are not in the packet.; Combining districts (e.g. PF-RSP, San Geronimo Valley) can change allowed uses.. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Marin County
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the IP zone in Marin County?
Only with an use permit (conditional use permit or master use permit). Marin County's use table lists it that way in IP (Industrial Planned) (§ 22.12.030).
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the A2 zone in Marin County?
Yes. Marin County's use table lists it as allowed in A2 (Agriculture Limited) (§ 22.08.030).
General information, not legal advice.
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