Rancho Cordova · Land use · Kennel
Where is a kennel (dog boarding) allowed in Rancho Cordova?
In Rancho Cordova, a kennel (dog boarding) is needs a permit in 8 (AG-80, AG-20, RR, RMU, LIBP and 3 more, 2 with a condition) and not allowed in 22 (Rancho Cordova use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: AG-80, AG-20, RR, RMU, LIBP, GC, M-1 and M-2
- Not allowed: ER, RD-1, RD-2, RD-3, RD-4, RD-5, RD-6, RD-7 and 14 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Rancho Cordova 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
Rancho Cordova's code calls this use “Kennels, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AG-80 | Needs an administrative use permit | § 23.307.030 |
| AG-20 | Needs an administrative use permit | § 23.307.030 |
| RR | Needs a conditional use permit | § 23.310.030 |
| RMU | Needs a conditional use permit — see note Note 2: This use is permitted or permitted with a use permit as specified only in conjunction with the predominant use of the mixed-use district. In other words, this use is only allowed as part of an integrated development and not as a standalone use. Other uses in the table are allowed as standalone uses. Note 4: All activities shall occur within a completely enclosed building or shall be located behind a solid/screened enclosure directly adjacent to the building. | § 23.313.030 |
| LIBP | Needs an administrative use permit — see note Note 4: All activities shall occur within a completely enclosed building or shall be located behind a solid/screened enclosure directly adjacent to the building. | § 23.313.030 |
| GC | Needs an administrative use permit | § 23.316.030 |
| M-1 | Needs an administrative use permit | § 23.316.030 |
| M-2 | Needs an administrative use permit | § 23.316.030 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- "Kennels, Hobby": AG P, RR P, RD-1 AUP, N elsewhere in S3/S4. "Veterinary Facility" is a separate row. Note 2 (residential table): more than four dogs, four cats, or five cats and dogs combined is a kennel.
- Not covered here: Zone names are not stated in the packet text (Article 3 is repealed in the stored text). AUP: an administrative use permit may only be used for CEQA-exempt projects; otherwise a conditional use permit is required (S2 B). Special/overlay districts (specific plans, planned developments) have no table in the text.. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Rancho Cordova
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the AG-80 zone in Rancho Cordova?
Only with an administrative use permit. Rancho Cordova's use table lists it that way in AG-80 (§ 23.307.030).
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the ER zone in Rancho Cordova?
No. Rancho Cordova's use table does not allow it in ER (§ 23.310.030).
General information, not legal advice.
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