Windsor · Land use · Kennel
Where is a kennel (dog boarding) allowed in Windsor?
In Windsor, a kennel (dog boarding) is allowed in 1 base zone (LI), needs a minor use permit in 1 (SC) and not allowed in 8 (Windsor use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: LI
- Needs a permit: SC
- Not allowed: NCMU, CC, TC, GC, BMU, RC, BPI and HI
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Windsor 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
Windsor's code calls this use “Kennel, Commercial”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| LI Light Industrial | Allowed | Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
| SC Service Commercial | Needs a minor use permit | Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- "Kennel, Hobby" is MUP in RR, ER, SR, VR, MDR, CR (residential table). "Veterinary Clinic" is a separate row.
- Not covered here: PD (Planned Development): uses set by rezoning, 17.16.030.F; Windsor Station Area/Downtown Specific Plan area (own standards); Overlay zones -AS, -FH, -HO. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Windsor
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the SC zone in Windsor?
Only with a minor use permit. Windsor's use table lists it that way in SC (Service Commercial) (Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS).
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the NCMU zone in Windsor?
No. Windsor's use table does not allow it in NCMU (Neighborhood Commercial Mixed-Use) (Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS).
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the LI zone in Windsor?
Yes. Windsor's use table lists it as allowed in LI (Light Industrial) (Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS).
General information, not legal advice.
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