Temecula · Land use · Kennel
Where is a kennel (dog boarding) allowed in Temecula?
In Temecula, a kennel (dog boarding) is needs a conditional use permit in 4 (CC, SC, BP and LI) and not allowed in 12 (Temecula use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: CC, SC, BP and LI
- Not allowed: HR, RR, VL, L-1, L-2, LM, M, H and 4 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Temecula 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
Temecula's code calls this use “Kennels (Commercial Kennels) and Commercial Cattery, and Dog/Cat Training Center”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CC | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.08.030 |
| SC | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.08.030 |
| BP | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.08.030 |
| LI | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.08.030 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- "Noncommercial kennel" is prohibited in every zone of S2 and S3 (separate row, not used). "Animal shelter" and "Animal hospital" not used.
- Not covered here: Specific plan districts (SP-, Chapter 17.16): no use tables in the text; Planned development overlays PDO-1 to PDO-10 and others have their own tables, treated as overlays (base:false); Residential zones: S2 table has HR, RR, VL, L-1, L-2, LM, M, H, HR-SM; zone names are not stated in the packet except PI; Affordable Housing Overlay (AHO) referred to by notes 8 (S3) and 4 (S5), Chapter 17.21, not in the packet. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Temecula
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the CC zone in Temecula?
Only with a conditional use permit. Temecula's use table lists it that way in CC (§ 17.08.030).
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the HR zone in Temecula?
No. Temecula's use table does not allow it in HR (§ 17.06.030).
General information, not legal advice.
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