San Bruno · Land use · Kennel
Where is a kennel (dog boarding) allowed in San Bruno?
In San Bruno, a kennel (dog boarding) is needs an use permit (chapter 12.112) in 2 (TOD-1 and TOD-2) and not allowed in 3 (San Bruno use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: TOD-1 and TOD-2
- Not allowed: CBD, TOD-S and MX-R
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the San Bruno 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
San Bruno's code calls this use “Pet Boarding Overnight”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| TOD-1 | Needs an use permit (chapter 12.112) | § 12.280.020 |
| TOD-2 | Needs an use permit (chapter 12.112) | § 12.280.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Pet Day Care Facility is a separate row: CBD C, TOD-S C, TOD-1 P, TOD-2 P, MX-R -.
- Not covered here: The packet holds only the mixed-use zones (CBD, TOD-S, TOD-1, TOD-2, MX-R) and the Bayhill specific plan districts. The citywide residential (R-1, R-2, etc.), commercial and industrial district use tables are NOT in the packet, so every page built from these cells covers mixed-use zones only.. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in San Bruno
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the TOD-1 zone in San Bruno?
Only with an use permit (chapter 12.112). San Bruno's use table lists it that way in TOD-1 (§ 12.280.020).
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the CBD zone in San Bruno?
No. San Bruno's use table does not allow it in CBD (§ 12.280.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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