Newark · Land use · Kennel
Where is a kennel (dog boarding) allowed in Newark?
In Newark, a kennel (dog boarding) is needs a permit in 3 (CC, RC and GI, 1 with a condition) and not allowed in 6 (Newark use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: CC, RC and GI
- Not allowed: NC, CMU, CR, PO, BTP and LI
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Newark 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
Newark's code calls this use “Boarding/Kennels”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CC | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.08.020 |
| RC | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.08.020 |
| GI | Needs a minor use permit — see note Note 2: Prohibited within three hundred feet of any residential district. | § 17.09.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Veterinary Services and Animal Sales and Grooming are separate rows.
- Not covered here: RP (Resource Production, S5) lists only Caretaker Unit, Public Safety, General Industrial, Public Works: none of the 16 uses.. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Newark
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the CC zone in Newark?
Only with a conditional use permit. Newark's use table lists it that way in CC (§ 17.08.020).
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the NC zone in Newark?
No. Newark's use table does not allow it in NC (§ 17.08.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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