Yolo County · Land use · Kennel
Where is a kennel (dog boarding) allowed in Yolo County?
In Yolo County, a kennel (dog boarding) is needs a permit in 8 (A-N, A-X, A-C, A-I, A-R and 3 more, 6 with a condition) and not allowed in 6 (Yolo County use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: A-N, A-X, A-C, A-I, A-R, RR-5, C-G and C-H
- Not allowed: RR-2, R-L, R-M, R-H, C-L and DMX
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Yolo County 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
Yolo County's code calls this use “Kennels and animal shelters, five or more dogs or domesticated animals (S1); Kennels/animal boarding (S2); Animal shelter/kennel (S3)”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A-N Agricultural Intensive | Needs a minor use permit — see note Note Row: Specific Use Requirements: See Sec. 8-2.306(h) | § 8-2.304 |
| A-X | Needs a minor use permit — see note Note Row: Specific Use Requirements: See Sec. 8-2.306(h) | § 8-2.304 |
| A-C | Needs a major use permit — see note Note Row: Specific Use Requirements: See Sec. 8-2.306(h) | § 8-2.304 |
| A-I | Needs a site plan review — see note Note Row: Specific Use Requirements: See Sec. 8-2.306(h) | § 8-2.304 |
| A-R | Needs a major use permit — see note Note Row: Specific Use Requirements: See Sec. 8-2.306(h) | § 8-2.304 |
| RR-5 | Needs a minor use permit — see note Note Row: Specific Use Requirements: See definition in Sec. 8-2.307 | § 8-2.504 |
| C-G | Needs a site plan review | § 8-2.604 |
| C-H | Needs a site plan review | § 8-2.604 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Non-profit rescue facilities (fewer than 10 dogs) are A in S1. Animal hospitals and veterinary facilities are separate rows.
- Not covered here: Tribal Trust Overlay (TT-O), Agricultural District Overlay (AD-O, Clarksburg; in Sec. 8-2.401) and Special Building (B) overlay: not in the use tables; Specific plan (S-P) and PD zones: only interim agricultural uses in Table 8-2.905-1. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Yolo County
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the A-N zone in Yolo County?
Only with a minor use permit. Yolo County's use table lists it that way in A-N (Agricultural Intensive) (§ 8-2.304). The code adds a condition: “Specific Use Requirements: See Sec. 8-2.306(h)”
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the RR-2 zone in Yolo County?
No. Yolo County's use table does not allow it in RR-2 (§ 8-2.504).
General information, not legal advice.
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