Paso Robles · Land use · Kennel
Where is a kennel (dog boarding) allowed in Paso Robles?
In Paso Robles, a kennel (dog boarding) is needs a conditional use permit in 5 (R-A, C-2, C-3, M and AG) and not allowed in 15 (Paso Robles use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: R-A, C-2, C-3, M and AG
- Not allowed: R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, OP, CP, C-1 and 7 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Paso Robles 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
Paso Robles's code calls this use “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 |
|---|---|---|
| R-A Residential Agriculture | Needs a conditional use permit | Article 3 — ZONING DISTRICTS, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
| C-2 Highway Commercial | Needs a conditional use permit | Article 3 — ZONING DISTRICTS, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
| C-3 Commercial/Light Industrial | Needs a conditional use permit | Article 3 — ZONING DISTRICTS, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
| M Industrial | Needs a conditional use permit | Article 3 — ZONING DISTRICTS, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
| AG Agricultural | Needs a conditional use permit | Article 3 — ZONING DISTRICTS, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Overlay zones and specific plans can change the answer for a lot.
Other uses in Paso Robles
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the R-A zone in Paso Robles?
Only with a conditional use permit. Paso Robles's use table lists it that way in R-A (Residential Agriculture) (Article 3 — ZONING DISTRICTS, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS).
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the R-1 zone in Paso Robles?
No. Paso Robles's use table does not allow it in R-1 (Single Family Residential) (Article 3 — ZONING DISTRICTS, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS).
General information, not legal advice.
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