Mountain House · Land use · Kennel
Where is a kennel (dog boarding) allowed in Mountain House?
In Mountain House, a kennel (dog boarding) is needs a permit in 3 (C-G, I-L and I-G) and not allowed in 14 (Mountain House use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: C-G, I-L and I-G
- Not allowed: R-VL, R-L, R-M, R-MH, R-H, C-N, C-C, C-O and 6 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Mountain House 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
Mountain House's code calls this use “Kennel”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| C-G | Needs an use permit | Chapter 2 — COMMERCIAL ZONES: USE REGULATIONS |
| I-L Limited Industrial | Needs an use permit | Chapter 2 — INDUSTRIAL ZONES: USE REGULATIONS |
| I-G General Industrial | Needs a site approval | Chapter 2 — INDUSTRIAL ZONES: USE REGULATIONS |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- 'Kennel, Small Breeding' has the same cells as 'Kennel' (C-G U, I-L U, I-G S).
- Not covered here: R-R (Rural Residential, named in 9-3-206(b)); I-T Truck Terminal Zone and I-W Warehouse Zone (special use rules only, no table columns); PD planned development zone (S6: uses approved case by case). Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Mountain House
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the C-G zone in Mountain House?
Only with an use permit. Mountain House's use table lists it that way in C-G (Chapter 2 — COMMERCIAL ZONES: USE REGULATIONS).
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the R-VL zone in Mountain House?
No. Mountain House's use table does not allow it in R-VL (Very Low Density Residential) (Chapter 2 — RESIDENTIAL ZONES: USE REGULATIONS).
General information, not legal advice.
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