Greenfield · Land use · Kennel
Where is a kennel (dog boarding) allowed in Greenfield?
In Greenfield, a kennel (dog boarding) is needs a conditional use permit in 2 (A-V and I-L) and not allowed in 10 (Greenfield use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: A-V and I-L
- Not allowed: R-L, R-M, R-H, C-N, C-R, C-H, P-O, I-H and 2 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Greenfield 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
Greenfield's code calls this use “Kennels, commercial”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A-V Artisan agricultural/visitor serving | Needs a conditional use permit | Division III — ZONING DISTRICTS, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
| I-L Light industrial | Needs a conditional use permit | Division III — ZONING DISTRICTS, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Standards for this use: § 17.71.020(E) kennels (commercial).
- "Kennel, hobby" is P in A-V (note 27) and P in R-E, N elsewhere.
- Not covered here: Overlay districts MUO, GWO, IPO, RCO are not base zones. Mixed-use overlay exceptions (§ 17.42.030) change some commercial cells; see notes 5 and 29.. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Greenfield
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the A-V zone in Greenfield?
Only with a conditional use permit. Greenfield's use table lists it that way in A-V (Artisan agricultural/visitor serving) (Division III — ZONING DISTRICTS, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS).
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the R-L zone in Greenfield?
No. Greenfield's use table does not allow it in R-L (Single-family residential (1 to 7 du/acre)) (Division III — ZONING DISTRICTS, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS).
General information, not legal advice.
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