Monterey Park · Land use · Kennel
Where is a kennel (dog boarding) allowed in Monterey Park?
In Monterey Park, a kennel (dog boarding) is allowed in 1 base zone (O-P) and not allowed in 6 (Monterey Park use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: O-P
- Not allowed: N-S, S-C, C-B, R-S, C-S and C-P
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Monterey Park 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
Monterey Park's code calls this use “Kennel/Animal Boarding”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| O-P Office Professional Non-McCaslin Business Park | Allowed The code attaches note L to this zone. This page does not show it; read the code. | § 21.12.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Standards for this use: § 21.12.030(E) (Kennel/animal boarding provisions, O-P zone).
- S10 provisions column: "Subject to provisions set forth in § 21.12.030(E)". "Animal Hospital" and "Veterinary Services, Domestic" rows are not kennels. Residential tables list no kennel.
- Not covered here: Section 21.08.040 (limitations for residential L cells) and § 21.12.030 (O-P provisions) are not in the packet; Chapter 21.04 definitions not in the packet. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Monterey Park
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the N-S zone in Monterey Park?
No. Monterey Park's use table does not allow it in N-S (§ 21.10.030).
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the O-P zone in Monterey Park?
Yes. Monterey Park's use table lists it as allowed in O-P (Office Professional Non-McCaslin Business Park) (§ 21.12.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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