Fresno · Land use · Kennel
Where is a kennel (dog boarding) allowed in Fresno?
In Fresno, a kennel (dog boarding) is allowed in 4 base zones (BP, RBP, IL and IH), needs a conditional use permit in 2 (B and PI, 1 with a condition) and not allowed in 3 (Fresno use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: BP, RBP, IL and IH
- Needs a permit: B and PI
- Not allowed: O, OS and PR
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Fresno 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
Fresno'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 |
|---|---|---|
| BP | Allowed | § 15-1302 |
| RBP | Allowed | § 15-1302 |
| IL | Allowed | § 15-1302 |
| IH | Allowed | § 15-1302 |
| B Buffer District | Needs a conditional use permit | § 15-802 |
| PI | Needs a conditional use permit — see note Note 2: Limited to government or non-profit animal shelters located a minimum of 100 feet from a residential use or district. | § 15-1402 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Not listed in residential, mixed-use, commercial and downtown districts (so not permitted there). 'Veterinary Services' is a separate row.
- Not covered here: Overlay districts and Part II articles other than Articles 8-15 are not in the text; Downtown cells omitted where Activity Class A/B/C differ. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Fresno
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the B zone in Fresno?
Only with a conditional use permit. Fresno's use table lists it that way in B (Buffer District) (§ 15-802).
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the O zone in Fresno?
No. Fresno's use table does not allow it in O (§ 15-1302).
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the BP zone in Fresno?
Yes. Fresno's use table lists it as allowed in BP (§ 15-1302).
General information, not legal advice.
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