Hawaiian Gardens · Land use · Kennel
Where is a kennel (dog boarding) allowed in Hawaiian Gardens?
In Hawaiian Gardens, a kennel (dog boarding) is needs a conditional use permit in 5 (MU-1, MU-2, C-4, M-1 and PF) and not allowed in 8 (Hawaiian Gardens use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: MU-1, MU-2, C-4, M-1 and PF
- Not allowed: R-1:10,000, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, RIH, MHP and C-2
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Hawaiian Gardens 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
Hawaiian Gardens'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 |
|---|---|---|
| MU-1 Mixed-use | Needs a conditional use permit | § 18.55.020 |
| MU-2 Mixed-use | Needs a conditional use permit | § 18.55.020 |
| C-4 General Commercial | Needs a conditional use permit | § 18.60.050 |
| M-1 Light Industrial | Needs a conditional use permit | § 18.60.050 |
| PF Public Facilities | Needs a conditional use permit | § 18.60.050 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- "Animal hospitals" and "Veterinary clinic" are separate rows and not used.
- Overlay zones and specific plans can change the answer for a lot.
Other uses in Hawaiian Gardens
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the MU-1 zone in Hawaiian Gardens?
Only with a conditional use permit. Hawaiian Gardens's use table lists it that way in MU-1 (Mixed-use) (§ 18.55.020).
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the R-1:10,000 zone in Hawaiian Gardens?
No. Hawaiian Gardens's use table does not allow it in R-1:10,000 (Single-Family Estate (table column shared with R-1)) (§ 18.40.070).
General information, not legal advice.
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