Moorpark · Land use · Kennel
Where is a kennel (dog boarding) allowed in Moorpark?
In Moorpark, a kennel (dog boarding) is needs a permit in 6 (O-S, A-E, R-A, R-E, M-1 and 1 more, 2 with a condition) and not allowed in 14 (Moorpark use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: O-S, A-E, R-A, R-E, M-1 and M-2
- Not allowed: R-L, R-1, R-2, R-3, TPD, C-O, C-1, C-P-D/C-2 and 6 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Moorpark 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
Moorpark's code calls this use “Kennels and catteries”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| O-S | Needs a conditional use permit Code row: “6. Kennels and catteries (domestic) see Ch. 17.28” | § 17.20.050 |
| A-E | Needs a conditional use permit Code row: “6. Kennels and catteries (domestic) see Ch. 17.28” | § 17.20.050 |
| R-A | Needs a conditional use permit Code row: “6. Kennels and catteries (domestic) see Ch. 17.28” | § 17.20.050 |
| R-E | Needs a conditional use permit Code row: “6. Kennels and catteries (domestic) see Ch. 17.28” | § 17.20.050 |
| M-1 | Needs an administrative permit — see note Code row: “8.a. 8 or fewer animals” Note 3: If within 100 feet of a residentially zoned property a conditional use permit is required. | § 17.20.060 |
| M-2 | Needs an administrative permit — see note Code row: “8.a. 8 or fewer animals” Note 3: If within 100 feet of a residentially zoned property a conditional use permit is required. | § 17.20.060 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- S2 'b. 9 or more animals': M-1 CUP, M-2 CUP, all other S2 zones no. S1 row is 'Kennels and catteries (domestic) see Ch. 17.28' (agricultural lot minimum 5 acres).
- Not covered here: Specific-plan areas (e.g. Carlsberg specific plan). Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Moorpark
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the O-S zone in Moorpark?
Only with a conditional use permit. Moorpark's use table lists it that way in O-S (§ 17.20.050).
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the R-L zone in Moorpark?
No. Moorpark's use table does not allow it in R-L (§ 17.20.050).
General information, not legal advice.
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