Pleasanton · Land use · Kennel
Where is a kennel (dog boarding) allowed in Pleasanton?
In Pleasanton, a kennel (dog boarding) is needs a permit in 3 (C-S, I-G and A, 2 with a condition) and not allowed in 8 (Pleasanton use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: C-S, I-G and A
- Not allowed: C-N, C-C, C-R, C-F, O, I-P, MU-D and MU-T 35
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Pleasanton 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
Pleasanton's code calls this use “Kennels, and other boarding facilities for small animals”. 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-S Service Commercial District | Needs a minor conditional use permit — see note Note 25: The use shall be at least 300 feet from an R or O district. | § 18.44.080 |
| I-G General Industrial District | Needs a minor conditional use permit — see note Note 25: The use shall be at least 300 feet from an R or O district. | § 18.44.080 |
| A Agricultural District | Needs a conditional use permit | § 18.28.040 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Veterinarian's offices with short-term overnight boarding: C-C MCUP, C-S P (not used). A lists 'private kennels' as permitted for home use (S1 E).
- Not covered here: Overlay districts (Core Area, Active Ground-Floor, SF service facilities) and specific plans (Downtown Specific Plan); Individual PUD plans (the PUD governs before Table 18.44.080); Some R-1 sub-districts (R-1-40,000 etc.) are merged under R-1; Zones that do not list a use in a list-style chapter (A, R-1, RM, P, Q, H-P-D) are left out for most uses; only table zones carry blank = no cells.. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Pleasanton
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the C-S zone in Pleasanton?
Only with a minor conditional use permit. Pleasanton's use table lists it that way in C-S (Service Commercial District) (§ 18.44.080). The code adds a condition: “The use shall be at least 300 feet from an R or O district.”
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the C-N zone in Pleasanton?
No. Pleasanton's use table does not allow it in C-N (Neighborhood Commercial District) (§ 18.44.080).
General information, not legal advice.
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