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Where is a kennel (dog boarding) allowed in Red Bluff?

In Red Bluff, a kennel (dog boarding) is allowed in 2 base zones (M-1 and M-2) and needs a conditional use permit in 1 (P-I) (Red Bluff use tables, read October 2026).

Key points

  • Allowed: M-1 and M-2
  • Needs a permit: P-I

Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Red Bluff 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

Red Bluff's code calls this use “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.

ZoneStatusCode
M-1
Allowed
§ 25.92
M-2
Allowed
§ 25.92
P-I
Needs a conditional use permit
§ 25.92

What else applies

  • Examples column: "See § 25.239" (definition not in the packet). Commercial table has only "Veterinary hospital, small animal only" (household pets, indoor treatment/boarding) in C-2 CUP and C-3 P, which is a clinic, not a kennel; left out.
  • Not covered here: Combining districts mentioned in rows (Ag Combining District, AA combining district) have no use table in the packet; zoning-district names are not stated in the packet text.. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.

Other uses in Red Bluff

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Frequently asked questions

Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the P-I zone in Red Bluff?

Only with a conditional use permit. Red Bluff's use table lists it that way in P-I (§ 25.92).

Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the M-1 zone in Red Bluff?

Yes. Red Bluff's use table lists it as allowed in M-1 (§ 25.92).

General information, not legal advice.

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