San Pablo · Land use · Kennel
Where is a kennel (dog boarding) allowed in San Pablo?
In San Pablo, a kennel (dog boarding) is allowed in 2 base zones (CR and IMU), needs an use permit (conditional use permit, 17.20.040) in 3 (NC, CMU and EMU) and not allowed in 9 (San Pablo use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: CR and IMU
- Needs a permit: NC, CMU and EMU
- Not allowed: R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, RMU, PD, MUCW, I and 1 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the San Pablo 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 Pablo's code calls this use “Animal 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CR Regional Commercial District | Allowed | Division III — Zoning Districts, Allowed Uses, and Development Standards |
| IMU Industrial Mixed-Use District | Allowed | Division III — Zoning Districts, Allowed Uses, and Development Standards |
| NC Neighborhood Commercial District | Needs an use permit (conditional use permit, 17.20.040) | Division III — Zoning Districts, Allowed Uses, and Development Standards |
| CMU Commercial Mixed-Use District | Needs an use permit (conditional use permit, 17.20.040) | Division III — Zoning Districts, Allowed Uses, and Development Standards |
| EMU Employment Mixed-Use District | Needs an use permit (conditional use permit, 17.20.040) | Division III — Zoning Districts, Allowed Uses, and Development Standards |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Standards for this use: Section 17.60.010 (Animal keeping and animal-related uses).
- Not covered here: Specific plan areas (zoning districts do not apply, 17.26.020); Overlay districts D1, D2, D3, MF, CP can add permits (D3: sensitive uses need a CUP, 17.32.030.B.4); Railroad within 300 ft and stream within 50 ft need a use permit (17.32.030.B). Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in San Pablo
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the NC zone in San Pablo?
Only with an use permit (conditional use permit, 17.20.040). San Pablo's use table lists it that way in NC (Neighborhood Commercial District) (Division III — Zoning Districts, Allowed Uses, and Development Standards).
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the R-1 zone in San Pablo?
No. San Pablo's use table does not allow it in R-1 (Single-Family Residential District) (Division III — Zoning Districts, Allowed Uses, and Development Standards).
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the CR zone in San Pablo?
Yes. San Pablo's use table lists it as allowed in CR (Regional Commercial District) (Division III — Zoning Districts, Allowed Uses, and Development Standards).
General information, not legal advice.
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