Poway · Land use · Kennel
Where is a kennel (dog boarding) allowed in Poway?
In Poway, a kennel (dog boarding) is needs a conditional use permit in 8 (RR-A, RR-B, RR-C, RS-1, RS-2 and 3 more) and not allowed in 6 (Poway use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: RR-A, RR-B, RR-C, RS-1, RS-2, RS-3, CB and CG
- Not allowed: RS-4, RS-7, RC, RA, CO and CN
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Poway 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
Poway's code calls this use “G. Kennels (in accordance with Chapter 17.34 PMC); Small animal boarding kennels (commercial)”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| RR-A | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.08.110 |
| RR-B | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.08.110 |
| RR-C | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.08.110 |
| RS-1 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.08.110 |
| RS-2 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.08.110 |
| RS-3 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.08.110 |
| CB | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.10.060 |
| CG | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.10.060 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Standards for this use: Chapter 17.34 PMC.
- Veterinary offices with boarding: CB C, CG C. "Small animal boarding" also CB C, CG C.
- Not covered here: Industrial and other zones outside the packet sections (e.g. light industrial) are not covered; PC zones follow their own development plan text. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Poway
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the RR-A zone in Poway?
Only with a conditional use permit. Poway's use table lists it that way in RR-A (§ 17.08.110).
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the RS-4 zone in Poway?
No. Poway's use table does not allow it in RS-4 (§ 17.08.110).
General information, not legal advice.
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