Upland · Land use · Kennel
Where is a kennel (dog boarding) allowed in Upland?
In Upland, a kennel (dog boarding) is needs an administrative use permit in 10 (C/R-MU, B/R-MU, C/O-MU, C/I-MU, NC and 5 more) and not allowed in 14 (Upland use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: C/R-MU, B/R-MU, C/O-MU, C/I-MU, NC, HC, RC, OP and 2 more
- Not allowed: RS-20, RS-15, RS-10, RS-7.5, RS-4, RS-MH, RM-10, RM-20 and 6 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Upland 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
Upland's code calls this use “Animal Care, Sales, and Services: Boarding Outdoor”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| C/R-MU | Needs an administrative use permit | § 17.05.020 |
| B/R-MU | Needs an administrative use permit | § 17.05.020 |
| C/O-MU | Needs an administrative use permit | § 17.05.020 |
| C/I-MU | Needs an administrative use permit | § 17.05.020 |
| NC Neighborhood Commercial | Needs an administrative use permit | § 17.06.020 |
| HC Highway Commercial | Needs an administrative use permit | § 17.06.020 |
| RC Regional Commercial | Needs an administrative use permit | § 17.06.020 |
| OP Office Professional | Needs an administrative use permit | § 17.06.020 |
| LI Light Industrial | Needs an administrative use permit | § 17.07.020 |
| GI General Industrial | Needs an administrative use permit | § 17.07.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Row "Non-boarding/Boarding Indoor": P in mixed-use, commercial and industrial zones; "—" in residential and special zones. A kennel that boards animals only indoors would need only P there. "Animal Hospitals and Veterinary Services" is separate (P in mixed-use, commercial, industrial).
- Not covered here: Title 18 legacy specific-plan zone chapters (see zones); Animal keeping for non-commercial purposes: "See Title 6 of the Upland Municipal Code" (not in packet). Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Upland
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the C/R-MU zone in Upland?
Only with an administrative use permit. Upland's use table lists it that way in C/R-MU (§ 17.05.020).
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the RS-20 zone in Upland?
No. Upland's use table does not allow it in RS-20 (§ 17.04.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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