Perris · Land use · Kennel
Where is a kennel (dog boarding) allowed in Perris?
In Perris, a kennel (dog boarding) is allowed in 1 base zone (GI) and needs a conditional use permit (chapter 19.61) in 4 (R-20,000, BP, LI and PO) (Perris use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: GI
- Needs a permit: R-20,000, BP, LI and PO
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Perris 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
Perris's code calls this use “Kennels (R-20,000: Commercial kennels; industrial table: Kennels, veterinarians, and animal services; PO: Dog kennels and animal services)”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| GI General Industrial | Allowed | § 19.44.020 |
| R-20,000 Single-Family Residential 20,000 sq ft minimum lots | Needs a conditional use permit (chapter 19.61) | § 19.21.030 |
| BP Business Park (Industrial Zones) | Needs a conditional use permit (chapter 19.61) | § 19.44.020 |
| LI Light Industrial | Needs a conditional use permit (chapter 19.61) | § 19.44.020 |
| PO Professional Office | Needs a conditional use permit (chapter 19.61) | § 19.43.030 |
What else applies
- R-20,000 also lists 'Animal hospitals' (CUP) as a separate row.
- Not covered here: R-4 and CN/CC/PO/OS/P chapters hold no cell for the 16 uses beyond those listed; Chapter 19.08 definitions not in the packet. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Perris
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the R-20,000 zone in Perris?
Only with a conditional use permit (chapter 19.61). Perris's use table lists it that way in R-20,000 (Single-Family Residential 20,000 sq ft minimum lots) (§ 19.21.030).
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the GI zone in Perris?
Yes. Perris's use table lists it as allowed in GI (General Industrial) (§ 19.44.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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