Pasadena · Land use · Kennel
Where is a kennel (dog boarding) allowed in Pasadena?
In Pasadena, a kennel (dog boarding) is allowed in 2 base zones (CG and IG, all with a condition) and not allowed in 2 (Pasadena use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: CG and IG
- Not allowed: CO and CL
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Pasadena 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
Pasadena's code calls this use “Animal services - 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CG | Allowed — see note Note 8: Conditional Use Permit approval required for new construction exceeding 25,000 sq. ft. See Section 17.61.050.J for additional requirements. | § 17.24.030 |
| IG | Allowed — see note Note 8: Conditional Use Permit approval required for new construction exceeding 25,000 sq. ft. See Section 17.61.050.J for additional requirements. | § 17.24.030 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- 'Animal services - Hospitals' (veterinary) and 'Animal services - Grooming' are separate rows, not used. Note 8: Conditional Use Permit approval required for new construction exceeding 25,000 sq. ft. Specific-plan districts (EPSP, Fair Oaks-Orange Grove, North Lake, West Gateway, East Colorado) have their own tables in S6-S11; they are not base districts and are left out.
- Not covered here: PD (Planned Development) district: uses set by rezoning (17.26.030.B); Specific-plan districts (EPSP, Fair Oaks-Orange Grove, North Lake SP-1, West Gateway, East Colorado): tables in S6-S11, treated as non-base; Section 17.80.020 definitions and Section 17.50.xxx specific-use standards are not in the packet. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Pasadena
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the CO zone in Pasadena?
No. Pasadena's use table does not allow it in CO (§ 17.24.030).
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the CG zone in Pasadena?
Yes, with a condition. Pasadena's use table lists it as allowed in CG (§ 17.24.030). The code adds a condition: “Conditional Use Permit approval required for new construction exceeding 25,000 sq. ft. See Section 17.61.050.J for additional requirements.”
General information, not legal advice.
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