Yorba Linda · Land use · Kennel
Where is a kennel (dog boarding) allowed in Yorba Linda?
In Yorba Linda, a kennel (dog boarding) is needs a conditional use permit in 7 (R-A, RLD, R-E, C-G, M-1 and 2 more) and not allowed in 7 (Yorba Linda use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: R-A, RLD, R-E, C-G, M-1, OS and OSR
- Not allowed: R-S, R-U, R-M, R-M-20, R-M-30, C-O and C-N
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Yorba Linda 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
Yorba Linda'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 |
|---|---|---|
| R-A | Needs a conditional use permit | § 18.10.080 |
| RLD | Needs a conditional use permit | § 18.10.080 |
| R-E | Needs a conditional use permit | § 18.10.080 |
| C-G | Needs a conditional use permit | § 18.12.050 |
| M-1 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 18.14.030 |
| OS | Needs a conditional use permit | § 18.16.430 |
| OSR | Needs a conditional use permit | § 18.16.430 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Standards for this use: Ch. 18.20 Art. VII.
- "Animal boarding": C-O "•", C-N C, C-G C, M-1 C (so C-N allows boarding but not "Kennel, commercial"). "Kennel, non-commercial": P in R-A and OS/OSR, C in RLD, R-E, "•" elsewhere.
- Not covered here: PD zone: uses come from each approved development plan; Overlay and combining zones (AHO, CLO, MUO, SH, Imperial Highway) can add uses; Specific plan areas, if any. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Yorba Linda
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the R-A zone in Yorba Linda?
Only with a conditional use permit. Yorba Linda's use table lists it that way in R-A (§ 18.10.080).
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the R-S zone in Yorba Linda?
No. Yorba Linda's use table does not allow it in R-S (§ 18.10.080).
General information, not legal advice.
Ask about a kennel (dog boarding) at an address in Yorba Linda
Ask GoCodebook what the zoning at a specific address allows and get an answer that cites the section.
Ask your question