South San Francisco · Land use · Kennel
Where is a kennel (dog boarding) allowed in South San Francisco?
In South San Francisco, a kennel (dog boarding) is needs a minor use permit in 3 (BPO, MIM and MIH) and not allowed in 3 (South San Francisco use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: BPO, MIM and MIH
- Not allowed: CC, BTP-M and BTP-H
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the South San Francisco 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
South San Francisco'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 |
|---|---|---|
| BPO | Needs a minor use permit | § 20.100.002 |
| MIM | Needs a minor use permit | § 20.100.002 |
| MIH | Needs a minor use permit | § 20.100.002 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- 'Pet Day Care' (BPO M, MIM/MIH P) and 'Veterinary Services' are separate rows, not used. No kennel row in downtown, residential or civic tables. Combined headers: 'RH-37.5 and RH-50' is one column (given as two zones); 'BTP-M & GMP' and 'BTP-H & OPSP' are two-district columns (GMP and OPSP are not given as separate cells). PD districts follow their PD Plan (S6).
- Not covered here: PD (Planned Development) districts: S6 sends uses to each PD Plan; Specific Plan districts (S10 is only the Specific Plan chapter); Chapter 20.040 definitions and Chapter 20.350 standards (group residential, community assembly size, day care) are not in the packet. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in South San Francisco
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the BPO zone in South San Francisco?
Only with a minor use permit. South San Francisco's use table lists it that way in BPO (§ 20.100.002).
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the CC zone in South San Francisco?
No. South San Francisco's use table does not allow it in CC (§ 20.100.002).
General information, not legal advice.
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