Yuba County · Land use · Kennel
Where is a kennel (dog boarding) allowed in Yuba County?
In Yuba County, a kennel (dog boarding) is allowed in 1 base zone (NMX, it with a condition), needs a permit in 9 (AE, AR, RE Outside VGB, RR, RC and 4 more) and not allowed in 8 (Yuba County use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: NMX
- Needs a permit: AE, AR, RE Outside VGB, RR, RC, RE Within VGB, GC, IG and 1 more
- Not allowed: AI, RS, RM, RH, CMX, DC, EC and IC
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Yuba 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
Yuba County's code calls this use “Kennels”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| NMX Neighborhood mixed use | Allowed — see note Note 3: Permitted when conducted entirely within a building. Outdoor kennels and dog runs requires approval of a Minor Conditional Use Permit. Note 5: Only allowed within mixed-use corridors identified in the General Plan or properties that front on an urban arterial or collector road. | § 11.08.020 |
| AE | Needs an administrative use permit | § 11.05.020 |
| AR | Needs an administrative use permit | § 11.05.020 |
| RE Outside VGB | Needs a conditional use permit | § 11.06.020 |
| RR | Needs a minor conditional use permit | § 11.06.020 |
| RC Rural Community | Needs a minor conditional use permit | § 11.06.020 |
| RE Within VGB | Needs a conditional use permit | § 11.07.020 |
| GC | Needs a conditional use permit | § 11.08.020 |
| IG | Needs an administrative use permit | § 11.09.020 |
| IL | Needs an administrative use permit | § 11.09.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Standards for this use: Section 11.32.050.
- Not covered here: PD (Planned Development): S8 says uses follow a valid PD plan or Specific Plan, no table.; Section 11.32.150 (lodging) and 11.32.xxx use standards are not in the packet.. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Yuba County
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the AE zone in Yuba County?
Only with an administrative use permit. Yuba County's use table lists it that way in AE (§ 11.05.020).
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the AI zone in Yuba County?
No. Yuba County's use table does not allow it in AI (§ 11.05.020).
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the NMX zone in Yuba County?
Yes, with a condition. Yuba County's use table lists it as allowed in NMX (Neighborhood mixed use) (§ 11.08.020). The code adds a condition: “Permitted when conducted entirely within a building. Outdoor kennels and dog runs requires approval of a Minor Conditional Use Permit. Only allowed within mixed-use corridors identified in the General Plan or…”
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