San Carlos · Land use · Kennel
Where is a kennel (dog boarding) allowed in San Carlos?
In San Carlos, a kennel (dog boarding) is needs a minor use permit in 1 (IL) and not allowed in 3 (San Carlos use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: IL
- Not allowed: IA, IH and IP
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the San Carlos 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
San Carlos's code calls this use “Kennels”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| IL | Needs a minor use permit | § 18.07.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- S5 public-district row 'Animal Care, Sales, and Services, Kennels': P district C(2), PK -, OS -; note 2: Limited to government or nonprofit animal shelters located a minimum of one hundred feet from a residential use or district.
- Not covered here: PD (Planned Development): S7 18.10.030, uses follow the PD plan or specific plan; Airport District (table has no shelter row). Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in San Carlos
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the IL zone in San Carlos?
Only with a minor use permit. San Carlos's use table lists it that way in IL (§ 18.07.020).
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the IA zone in San Carlos?
No. San Carlos's use table does not allow it in IA (§ 18.07.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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