Buena Park · Land use · Kennel
Where is a kennel (dog boarding) allowed in Buena Park?
In Buena Park, a kennel (dog boarding) is needs a conditional use permit in 1 (ML) and not allowed in 7 (Buena Park use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: ML
- Not allowed: CO, CS, CG, CR, CM, MR and MH
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Buena Park 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
Buena Park's code calls this use “• Kennel.”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ML | Needs a conditional use permit | § 19.512.010 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Veterinary clinic with or without overnight boarding is C in GMU and CBPMU (1st and 2nd floors only); Small animal hospital C in CG, Pc in CM and ML.
- Not covered here: Zone names are not stated in the packet text; Division 3/4/5/6/7 purpose chapters are not included. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Buena Park
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the ML zone in Buena Park?
Only with a conditional use permit. Buena Park's use table lists it that way in ML (§ 19.512.010).
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the CO zone in Buena Park?
No. Buena Park's use table does not allow it in CO (§ 19.512.010).
General information, not legal advice.
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