Rancho Cucamonga · Land use · Kennel
Where is a kennel (dog boarding) allowed in Rancho Cucamonga?
In Rancho Cucamonga, a kennel (dog boarding) is needs a permit in 3 (NI, CO1 and CO2) and not allowed in 19 (Rancho Cucamonga use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: NI, CO1 and CO2
- Not allowed: VL, L, LM, M, MH, H, IE, OSC and 11 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Rancho Cucamonga 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
Rancho Cucamonga's code calls this use “Kennel, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| NI Neo-Industrial | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.30.030 |
| CO1 | Needs a minor use permit | § 17.136.020 |
| CO2 | Needs a minor use permit | § 17.136.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- S2: dog kennels, dog training schools, small animal shelters and breeding with outside runs need a minor use permit on lots of 2.5 acres or more in agricultural settings.
- Not covered here: Specific Plan (SP) zones: uses follow each adopted specific plan; Definitions chapter (what 'Residential Care Facility', 'Assembly Use' and 'Agricultural Uses' include) and chapters 17.88 / 17.110 are not in the packet; Cells marked M/N (child day care in VL, L, LM, M and NE-2) are not resolved. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Rancho Cucamonga
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the NI zone in Rancho Cucamonga?
Only with a conditional use permit. Rancho Cucamonga's use table lists it that way in NI (Neo-Industrial) (§ 17.30.030).
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the VL zone in Rancho Cucamonga?
No. Rancho Cucamonga's use table does not allow it in VL (Very Low Residential (includes subzones EH 14000, EH 9000)) (§ 17.30.030).
General information, not legal advice.
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