Santa Rosa · Land use · Kennel
Where is a kennel (dog boarding) allowed in Santa Rosa?
In Santa Rosa, a kennel (dog boarding) is needs a minor conditional use permit in 2 (IL and IG) and not allowed in 1 (Santa Rosa use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: IL and IG
- Not allowed: BP
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Santa Rosa 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
Santa Rosa's code calls this use “Kennel, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| IL Light Industrial | Needs a minor conditional use permit | § 20-24.030 |
| IG General Industrial | Needs a minor conditional use permit | § 20-24.030 |
Zones where it is not allowed
BP.
What else applies
- Not covered here: Planned Development (PD) zones, specific plan areas and combining districts (e.g. -SH Senior Housing, 20-28.080) are not in the packet. Several notes give different rights inside Planned Developments and Priority Development Areas; these are carried in the notes but not decided here.; Division 7 land-use definitions, 20-42.040 (animal keeping), 20-42.190 (emergency shelter), 20-42.230, 20-42.050, 20-42.080, 20-42.164 are cited by the tables but NOT in the packet.. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Santa Rosa
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the IL zone in Santa Rosa?
Only with a minor conditional use permit. Santa Rosa's use table lists it that way in IL (Light Industrial) (§ 20-24.030).
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the BP zone in Santa Rosa?
No. Santa Rosa's use table does not allow it in BP (Business Park) (§ 20-24.030).
General information, not legal advice.
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