Santee · Land use · Kennel
Where is a kennel (dog boarding) allowed in Santee?
In Santee, a kennel (dog boarding) is allowed in 4 base zones (NC, GC, IL and IG), needs a conditional use permit in 4 (HL, R-1, R-1A and R-2) and not allowed in 5 (Santee use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: NC, GC, IL and IG
- Needs a permit: HL, R-1, R-1A and R-2
- Not allowed: R-7, R-14, R-22, R-30 and OP
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Santee 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
Santee's code calls this use “14. Animal kennels, training schools, and breeding facilities / Animal care facility, excluding exterior kennel, pens or runs”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| NC | Allowed | § 13.12.030 |
| GC | Allowed | § 13.12.030 |
| IL | Allowed | § 13.14.030 |
| IG | Allowed | § 13.14.030 |
| HL Hillside Limited | Needs a conditional use permit | § 13.10.030 |
| R-1 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 13.10.030 |
| R-1A | Needs a conditional use permit | § 13.10.030 |
| R-2 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 13.10.030 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Commercial table: "b. Including exterior kennel, pens or runs" is OP -, NC -, GC C. Industrial table: exterior kennels, pens or runs may operate only 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.; operation outside those hours requires a Conditional Use Permit (IL P, IG P).
- Not covered here: R-B Residential Business district (inherits R-2 uses); PD planned development districts. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Santee
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the HL zone in Santee?
Only with a conditional use permit. Santee's use table lists it that way in HL (Hillside Limited) (§ 13.10.030).
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the R-7 zone in Santee?
No. Santee's use table does not allow it in R-7 (§ 13.10.030).
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the NC zone in Santee?
Yes. Santee's use table lists it as allowed in NC (§ 13.12.030).
General information, not legal advice.
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