Fountain Valley · Land use · Kennel
Where is a kennel (dog boarding) allowed in Fountain Valley?
In Fountain Valley, a kennel (dog boarding) is needs a conditional use permit in 5 (C1, C2, M1, MU-1 and MU-2) and not allowed in 2 (Fountain Valley use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: C1, C2, M1, MU-1 and MU-2
- Not allowed: CP and CM
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Fountain Valley 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
Fountain Valley's code calls this use “Veterinarians, animal hospitals, kennels, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| C1 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 21.10.030 |
| C2 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 21.10.030 |
| M1 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 21.10.030 |
| MU-1 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 21.15.030 |
| MU-2 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 21.15.030 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- MU table has the same row with CUP (see 21.15.040(c)(3)).
- Not covered here: Zone names not stated in the packet text. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Fountain Valley
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the C1 zone in Fountain Valley?
Only with a conditional use permit. Fountain Valley's use table lists it that way in C1 (§ 21.10.030).
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the CP zone in Fountain Valley?
No. Fountain Valley's use table does not allow it in CP (§ 21.10.030).
General information, not legal advice.
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