Plymouth · Land use · Kennel
Where is a kennel (dog boarding) allowed in Plymouth?
In Plymouth, a kennel (dog boarding) is allowed in 4 base zones (A, P, HC/C and I/BP), needs an administrative use permit in 3 (RR, OS and SC) and not allowed in 3 (Plymouth use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: A, P, HC/C and I/BP
- Needs a permit: RR, OS and SC
- Not allowed: SR, VR and VC
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Plymouth 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
Plymouth's code calls this use “Kennels, Hobby & 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A | Allowed | § 19.56.030 |
| P | Allowed | § 19.64.030 |
| HC/C | Allowed Code row: “Animal Hospital/Boarding” | § 19.60.030 |
| I/BP | Allowed Code row: “Animal Hospital/Boarding” | § 19.60.030 |
| RR | Needs an administrative use permit | § 19.56.030 |
| OS | Needs an administrative use permit | § 19.64.030 |
| SC | Needs an administrative use permit Code row: “Animal Hospital/Boarding” | § 19.60.030 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- In the commercial and industrial zones (S3) the row is "Animal Hospital/Boarding", which also covers veterinary use.
- Not covered here: Zone names are not stated in the text. The S2 residential table appears to have lost the detached single-family row (see single-family-home).. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Plymouth
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the RR zone in Plymouth?
Only with an administrative use permit. Plymouth's use table lists it that way in RR (§ 19.56.030).
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the SR zone in Plymouth?
No. Plymouth's use table does not allow it in SR (§ 19.56.030).
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the A zone in Plymouth?
Yes. Plymouth's use table lists it as allowed in A (§ 19.56.030).
General information, not legal advice.
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