Morgan Hill · Land use · Kennel
Where is a kennel (dog boarding) allowed in Morgan Hill?
In Morgan Hill, a kennel (dog boarding) is needs a conditional use permit in 7 (CN, CG, CS, CI, IL and 2 more) and not allowed in 5 (Morgan Hill use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: CN, CG, CS, CI, IL, IG and OS
- Not allowed: CO, CH, IO, IC and PF
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Morgan Hill 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
Morgan Hill's code calls this use “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 |
|---|---|---|
| CN | Needs a conditional use permit | § 18.24.020 |
| CG | Needs a conditional use permit | § 18.24.020 |
| CS | Needs a conditional use permit | § 18.24.020 |
| CI | Needs a conditional use permit | § 18.26.020 |
| IL | Needs a conditional use permit | § 18.26.020 |
| IG | Needs a conditional use permit | § 18.26.020 |
| OS Open Space | Needs a conditional use permit | § 18.28.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Not covered here: MU-D (Downtown Mixed Use): uses are in Figure 8 of the Downtown Specific Plan, not in the packet; Definitions chapter (Residential Care Facilities Small vs general, Group Housing, Community Assembly, Nursing Homes and Long-Term Care) not in the packet; Hillside Combining District (overlay). Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Morgan Hill
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the CN zone in Morgan Hill?
Only with a conditional use permit. Morgan Hill's use table lists it that way in CN (§ 18.24.020).
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the CO zone in Morgan Hill?
No. Morgan Hill's use table does not allow it in CO (§ 18.24.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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