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Where is a kennel (dog boarding) allowed in Pittsburg?
In Pittsburg, a kennel (dog boarding) is needs an use permit (planning commission) in 2 (CS and IL) and not allowed in 8 (Pittsburg use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: CS and IL
- Not allowed: CO, CN, CC, CSD, CW, CP, IP and IG
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Pittsburg 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
Pittsburg's code calls this use “Animal 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CS | Needs an use permit (planning commission) | § 18.52.010 |
| IL | Needs an use permit (planning commission) | § 18.54.010 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Animal hospital is a separate (veterinary) row; Animal grooming is also separate.
- Not covered here: PD and S: no use table (S9, S10); HPD: permitted uses are a list, not a table (S6); only explicit list items used; Specific plan areas (Railroad Avenue) not in text. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Pittsburg
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the CS zone in Pittsburg?
Only with an use permit (planning commission). Pittsburg's use table lists it that way in CS (§ 18.52.010).
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the CO zone in Pittsburg?
No. Pittsburg's use table does not allow it in CO (§ 18.52.010).
General information, not legal advice.
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