St Helena · Land use · Kennel
Where is a kennel (dog boarding) allowed in St Helena?
In St Helena, a kennel (dog boarding) is needs a conditional use permit in 3 (SC, I and A-20) and not allowed in 5 (St Helena use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: SC, I and A-20
- Not allowed: CB, MU, BPO, W and WW
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the St Helena 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
St Helena's code calls this use “Animal boarding facility/kennel”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| SC | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.17.020 |
| I Industrial | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.18.020 |
| A-20 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.19.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Veterinary clinic is a separate row.
- Not covered here: Zone names are not stated in the packet text; The packet text is a flattened PDF table: rows were read by hand and some cell footnotes are shown as superscripts. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in St Helena
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the SC zone in St Helena?
Only with a conditional use permit. St Helena's use table lists it that way in SC (§ 17.17.020).
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the CB zone in St Helena?
No. St Helena's use table does not allow it in CB (§ 17.17.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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