Highland · Land use · Kennel
Where is a kennel (dog boarding) allowed in Highland?
In Highland, a kennel (dog boarding) is needs a conditional use permit in 2 (BP and I) and not allowed in 2 (Highland use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: BP and I
- Not allowed: OP and OS
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Highland 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
Highland's code calls this use “31. Kennel and catteries”. 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 Business Park | Needs a conditional use permit | § 16.24.030 |
| I Industrial | Needs a conditional use permit | § 16.24.030 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Commercial table has no kennel row; "Veterinary offices and animal hospitals including exterior kennels, pens or runs" is C in CG, PC, VC and not permitted in NC.
- Not covered here: Mixed Use District (S3): its table columns are project types, not zones; Specific plan areas; Zone names for A/EQ, HDS, VR, R-2C, EHV, NC, PC, VC, BP, I, OP are not given in the packet. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Highland
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the BP zone in Highland?
Only with a conditional use permit. Highland's use table lists it that way in BP (Business Park) (§ 16.24.030).
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the OP zone in Highland?
No. Highland's use table does not allow it in OP (Office Professional) (§ 16.24.030).
General information, not legal advice.
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