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Where is a kennel (dog boarding) allowed in Citrus Heights?

In Citrus Heights, a kennel (dog boarding) is needs a minor use permit in 3 (LC, SC and GC) and not allowed in 4 (Citrus Heights use tables, read October 2026).

Key points

  • Needs a permit: LC, SC and GC
  • Not allowed: BP, AC, CR and MP

Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Citrus Heights 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

Citrus Heights's code calls this use “Kennel, 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.

ZoneStatusCode
LC Limited Commercial
Needs a minor use permit
§ 106.26.030
SC Shopping Center
Needs a minor use permit
§ 106.26.030
GC General Commercial
Needs a minor use permit
§ 106.26.030

Zones where it is not allowed

BP, AC, CR, MP.

What else applies

  • Overlay zones and specific plans can change the answer for a lot.

Other uses in Citrus Heights

Who this affects

HomeownersBuyersReal estate agentsSmall developers

Frequently asked questions

Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the LC zone in Citrus Heights?

Only with a minor use permit. Citrus Heights's use table lists it that way in LC (Limited Commercial) (§ 106.26.030).

Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the BP zone in Citrus Heights?

No. Citrus Heights's use table does not allow it in BP (Business and Professional Office) (§ 106.26.030).

General information, not legal advice.

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