Chico · Land use · Kennel
Where is a kennel (dog boarding) allowed in Chico?
In Chico, a kennel (dog boarding) is needs an use permit in 3 (ML, MG and IOMU) (Chico use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: ML, MG and IOMU
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Chico 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
Chico's code calls this use “Kennels and animal boarding”. 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 an use permit | § 19.46.020 |
| MG | Needs an use permit | § 19.46.020 |
| IOMU | Needs an use permit | § 19.46.020 |
What else applies
- Veterinary clinics & animal hospitals are separate rows.
- Not covered here: Airport zones (S6 section has no table text); Agricultural / other districts whose tables are not in the text; TND zone designations NE/NG/NC/CORE (S10) not given as base cells. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Chico
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the ML zone in Chico?
Only with an use permit. Chico's use table lists it that way in ML (§ 19.46.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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