Palmdale · Land use · Kennel
Where is a kennel (dog boarding) allowed in Palmdale?
In Palmdale, a kennel (dog boarding) is allowed in 4 base zones (RC, VC, LI and HI), needs a permit in 3 (ER, LDR and NC, 2 with a condition) and not allowed in 20 (Palmdale use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: RC, VC, LI and HI
- Needs a permit: ER, LDR and NC
- Not allowed: SFR 1, SFR 2, SFR 3, RN 1, RN 2, RN 3, RN 4, MH and 12 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Palmdale 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
Palmdale's code calls this use “Kennels/Boarding, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| RC | Allowed | Chapter 17.47 — LAND USE REGULATIONS |
| VC | Allowed | Chapter 17.47 — LAND USE REGULATIONS |
| LI | Allowed | Chapter 17.65 — LAND USE REGULATIONS |
| HI | Allowed | Chapter 17.65 — LAND USE REGULATIONS |
| ER | Needs a conditional use permit — see note Note Specific Use Regulations: Permitted only on lots of 20,000 square feet or greater. See PMC § 17.92.080 (Kennels/boarding, commercial). | Chapter 17.35 — LAND USE REGULATIONS |
| LDR | Needs a conditional use permit — see note Note Specific Use Regulations: Permitted only on lots of 20,000 square feet or greater. See PMC § 17.92.080 (Kennels/boarding, commercial). | Chapter 17.35 — LAND USE REGULATIONS |
| NC | Needs a minor use permit | Chapter 17.47 — LAND USE REGULATIONS |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- 'Kennels, Private/Hobby' is MUP in ER, LDR, SFR 1 only. 'Pet Daycare' is a separate row. 'Veterinary Hospitals' is a separate row.
- Not covered here: Specific Plan areas (S6: the adopted Specific Plan governs; no table); Chapter 17.16 definitions (what 'Family Day Care Center' and 'Community Assembly' include) and PMC Chapters 17.89 / 17.91 / 17.92 / 17.94 specific use standards are not in the packet. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Palmdale
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the ER zone in Palmdale?
Only with a conditional use permit. Palmdale's use table lists it that way in ER (Chapter 17.35 — LAND USE REGULATIONS). The code adds a condition: “Permitted only on lots of 20,000 square feet or greater. See PMC § 17.92.080 (Kennels/boarding, commercial).”
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the SFR 1 zone in Palmdale?
No. Palmdale's use table does not allow it in SFR 1 (Chapter 17.35 — LAND USE REGULATIONS).
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the RC zone in Palmdale?
Yes. Palmdale's use table lists it as allowed in RC (Chapter 17.47 — LAND USE REGULATIONS).
General information, not legal advice.
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