Milpitas · Land use · Kennel
Where is a kennel (dog boarding) allowed in Milpitas?
In Milpitas, a kennel (dog boarding) is allowed in 1 base zone (M1), needs a conditional use permit in 2 (C2 and A) and not allowed in 8 (Milpitas use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: M1
- Needs a permit: C2 and A
- Not allowed: CO, C1, HS, M2, MP, BPRD, I and POS
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Milpitas 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
Milpitas's code calls this use “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 |
|---|---|---|
| M1 | Allowed | § B.10.020 |
| C2 | Needs a conditional use permit | § B.6.020 |
| A | Needs a conditional use permit | § B.18.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Standards for this use: Milpitas Municipal Code Section V-210-11 (Permits for Animal Facilities and Animal Adoption Organizations).
- Pet Day Care and Sales is a separate row.
- Not covered here: Metro Specific Plan zones (S5) are a specific plan and left out; Table notes for each cell are included where a mark is shown. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Milpitas
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the C2 zone in Milpitas?
Only with a conditional use permit. Milpitas's use table lists it that way in C2 (§ B.6.020).
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the CO zone in Milpitas?
No. Milpitas's use table does not allow it in CO (§ B.6.020).
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the M1 zone in Milpitas?
Yes. Milpitas's use table lists it as allowed in M1 (§ B.10.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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