Corte Madera · Land use · Kennel
Where is a kennel (dog boarding) allowed in Corte Madera?
In Corte Madera, a kennel (dog boarding) is allowed in 1 base zone (C-4, it with a condition) and needs a conditional use permit (chapter 18.26) in 2 (C-3 and MX-1, 1 with a condition) (Corte Madera use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: C-4
- Needs a permit: C-3 and MX-1
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Corte Madera 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
Corte Madera's code calls this use “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 |
|---|---|---|
| C-4 Commercial Service | Allowed — see note Note row: Small animal boarding, not less than five hundred feet from a residential district | § 18.12.020 |
| C-3 Highway Commercial | Needs a conditional use permit (chapter 18.26) | § 18.12.020 |
| MX-1 Mixed Use 1 | Needs a conditional use permit (chapter 18.26) — see note Note *: Uses with an asterisk (*) may not be located in the Neighborhood Zone (see Section 18.13.155). | § 18.13.020 |
What else applies
- Veterinarians' offices and small animal hospitals with short-term boarding are a separate vet row (permitted C-3/C-4, conditional MX-1) and are not used.
- Not covered here: Zones whose chapter is not in the packet. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Corte Madera
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the C-3 zone in Corte Madera?
Only with a conditional use permit (chapter 18.26). Corte Madera's use table lists it that way in C-3 (Highway Commercial) (§ 18.12.020).
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the C-4 zone in Corte Madera?
Yes, with a condition. Corte Madera's use table lists it as allowed in C-4 (Commercial Service) (§ 18.12.020). The code adds a condition: “Small animal boarding, not less than five hundred feet from a residential district”
General information, not legal advice.
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