Coalinga · Land use · Kennel
Where is a kennel (dog boarding) allowed in Coalinga?
In Coalinga, a kennel (dog boarding) is needs a conditional use permit (planning commission) in 5 (CG, CS, MX, MBL and MBH, 2 with a condition) and not allowed in 1 (Coalinga use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: CG, CS, MX, MBL and MBH
- Not allowed: CR
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Coalinga 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
Coalinga'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 |
|---|---|---|
| CG | Needs a conditional use permit (planning commission) — see note Note Additional Regulations: Provided that such use shall be completely enclosed in a building of soundproof construction. | § 9-2.302 |
| CS | Needs a conditional use permit (planning commission) — see note Note Additional Regulations: Provided that such use shall be completely enclosed in a building of soundproof construction. | § 9-2.302 |
| MX Mixed Use | Needs a conditional use permit (planning commission) | § 9-2.302 |
| MBL | Needs a conditional use permit (planning commission) | § 9-2.402 |
| MBH | Needs a conditional use permit (planning commission) | § 9-2.402 |
Zones where it is not allowed
CR.
What else applies
- Not covered here: Zone names for RR, RE, RSF, RT, RMD, RHD, CG, CR, CS, MBL, MBH are not spelled out in the packet; Master Plan Overlay District and Resource Extraction Overlay District follow the underlying district (S6, S7). Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Coalinga
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the CG zone in Coalinga?
Only with a conditional use permit (planning commission). Coalinga's use table lists it that way in CG (§ 9-2.302). The code adds a condition: “Provided that such use shall be completely enclosed in a building of soundproof construction.”
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the CR zone in Coalinga?
No. Coalinga's use table does not allow it in CR (§ 9-2.302).
General information, not legal advice.
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