Ione · Land use · Kennel
Where is a kennel (dog boarding) allowed in Ione?
In Ione, a kennel (dog boarding) is needs a permit in 4 (A, C-1, C-3 and M-1) and not allowed in 11 (Ione use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: A, C-1, C-3 and M-1
- Not allowed: R-1a, R-1b, R-1c, R-2, R-3, R-4, MP, C-T and 3 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Ione 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
Ione'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 Agricultural | Needs a site plan review (administrative or discretionary, per section 17.10.030) | Article II — Zoning Districts, Allowed Uses, and Development Standards |
| C-1 Light Commercial | Needs a conditional use permit | Article II — Zoning Districts, Allowed Uses, and Development Standards |
| C-3 Heavy Commercial | Needs a site plan review (administrative or discretionary, per section 17.10.030) | Article II — Zoning Districts, Allowed Uses, and Development Standards |
| M-1 Limited Manufacturing and Industrial | Needs a conditional use permit | Article II — Zoning Districts, Allowed Uses, and Development Standards |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- "Kennels, Hobby": A SP, R-1c C, C-1 C, C-3 C, B-P SP, M-1 SP. "Veterinary Facility" is a separate row.
- Not covered here: S-P and P-D (special purpose districts) and H overlay: no use table in the text. Table 17.20.020-1 writes the business zone as "BP"; the use tables write "B-P".. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Ione
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the A zone in Ione?
Only with a site plan review (administrative or discretionary, per section 17.10.030). Ione's use table lists it that way in A (Agricultural) (Article II — Zoning Districts, Allowed Uses, and Development Standards).
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the R-1a zone in Ione?
No. Ione's use table does not allow it in R-1a (One-family Dwelling) (Article II — Zoning Districts, Allowed Uses, and Development Standards).
General information, not legal advice.
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