Garden Grove · Land use · Kennel
Where is a kennel (dog boarding) allowed in Garden Grove?
In Garden Grove, a kennel (dog boarding) is allowed in 2 base zones (C-3 and M-1, all with a condition) and not allowed in 14 (Garden Grove use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: C-3 and M-1
- Not allowed: O-P, C-1, C-2, M-P, O-S, GGMU-1, GGMU-2, GGMU-3 and 6 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Garden Grove 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
Garden Grove's code calls this use “Kennel”. 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-3 Heavy Commercial | Allowed — see note Note comment: See Section 9.16.020.050.AM | § 9.16.020 |
| M-1 Limited Industrial | Allowed — see note Note comment: See Section 9.16.020.050.AM | § 9.16.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Standards for this use: § 9.16.020.050.AM Kennel / § 9.18.030.240 Kennel: buildings completely soundproofed; run areas surrounded by 8-foot solid wall.
- Mixed-use table: GGMU, CC-3, NMU, AR show "I" (incidental only, per the comment: allowed only as incidental to veterinary clinic, dog day care, or pet store); status is "no" for a stand-alone kennel. "Small Animal Hospital/Veterinary" and "Pet Grooming" are separate rows.
- Not covered here: PUD (planned unit development) zones and specific plans (Chapter 9.28: each specific plan has its own use list); Overlay zones (Emergency Shelter Overlay Zone) and any other zone whose use table is not in the packet; R-1 use table covers R-1 only; commercial/industrial table has no residential rows. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Garden Grove
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the O-P zone in Garden Grove?
No. Garden Grove's use table does not allow it in O-P (Office-Professional) (§ 9.16.020).
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the C-3 zone in Garden Grove?
Yes, with a condition. Garden Grove's use table lists it as allowed in C-3 (Heavy Commercial) (§ 9.16.020). The code adds a condition: “See Section 9.16.020.050.AM”
General information, not legal advice.
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