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Where is a kennel (dog boarding) allowed in Gilroy?
In Gilroy, a kennel (dog boarding) is allowed in 3 base zones (A1, RR and M2) and needs a conditional use permit (granted by planning commission) in 4 (C3, CM, GD and M1, 3 with a condition) (Gilroy use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: A1, RR and M2
- Needs a permit: C3, CM, GD and M1
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Gilroy 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
Gilroy's code calls this use “Animal Boarding / Animal Hospital/Boarding (aka 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A1 Agriculture District | Allowed | Article XI — RESIDENTIAL USE TABLES |
| RR Rural Residential District | Allowed | Article XI — RESIDENTIAL USE TABLES |
| M2 General Industrial | Allowed | § 30.23.10 |
| C3 Shopping Center Commercial | Needs a conditional use permit (granted by planning commission) — see note Note 15: A conditional use permit is required for animal boarding within one hundred fifty (150) feet of residential properties and/or for businesses that board animals outside. Businesses that board animals more than one hundred fifty (150) feet from residentially zoned properties do not require a conditional use permit as long as the animals are contained inside a building. | § 30.19.10 |
| CM Commercial Industrial | Needs a conditional use permit (granted by planning commission) — see note Note 15: A conditional use permit is required for animal boarding within one hundred fifty (150) feet of residential properties and/or for businesses that board animals outside. Businesses that board animals more than one hundred fifty (150) feet from residentially zoned properties do not require a conditional use permit as long as the animals are contained inside a building. | § 30.19.10 |
| GD Gateway District | Needs a conditional use permit (granted by planning commission) — see note Note 19: A conditional use permit is required for animal boarding within one hundred fifty (150) feet of residential properties and/or for businesses that board animals outside. Businesses that board animals more than one hundred fifty (150) feet from residentially zoned properties do not require a conditional use permit as long as the animals are contained inside a building. | § 30.19.10 |
| M1 Limited Industrial | Needs a conditional use permit (granted by planning commission) | § 30.23.10 |
What else applies
- 'Veterinary Hospital' is a separate row (A1 X, RR X in S7). Downtown DED, TD, CD: day boarding only (note 11).
- Not covered here: ND (Neighborhood District): residential table shows '*', use per master/specific plan; Hecker Pass and Glen Loma Ranch special use districts: specific-plan tables not in text; OS and PF districts are lists (S24, S25), not tables. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Gilroy
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Frequently asked questions
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the C3 zone in Gilroy?
Only with a conditional use permit (granted by planning commission). Gilroy's use table lists it that way in C3 (Shopping Center Commercial) (§ 30.19.10). The code adds a condition: “A conditional use permit is required for animal boarding within one hundred fifty (150) feet of residential properties and/or for businesses that board animals outside. Businesses that board animals more than one…”
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the A1 zone in Gilroy?
Yes. Gilroy's use table lists it as allowed in A1 (Agriculture District) (Article XI — RESIDENTIAL USE TABLES).
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