Oroville · Land use · Kennel
Where is a kennel (dog boarding) allowed in Oroville?
In Oroville, a kennel (dog boarding) is needs an use permit in 5 (C-2, CLM, MXC, M-1 and M-2) and not allowed in 7 (Oroville use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: C-2, CLM, MXC, M-1 and M-2
- Not allowed: CN, C-1, CH, OF, MXD, MXN and ABP
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Oroville 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
Oroville'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 |
|---|---|---|
| C-2 | Needs an use permit | § 17.32.010 |
| CLM | Needs an use permit | § 17.32.010 |
| MXC Corridor Mixed-Use District | Needs an use permit | § 17.34.020 |
| M-1 | Needs an use permit | § 17.36.010 |
| M-2 | Needs an use permit | § 17.36.010 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Standards for this use: § 17.16.120 (Animal keeping).
- Residential and special tables list no kennel row. "Veterinarian" and "Animal grooming" are separate rows.
- Overlay zones and specific plans can change the answer for a lot.
Other uses in Oroville
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the C-2 zone in Oroville?
Only with an use permit. Oroville's use table lists it that way in C-2 (§ 17.32.010).
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the CN zone in Oroville?
No. Oroville's use table does not allow it in CN (§ 17.32.010).
General information, not legal advice.
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