Temple City · Land use · Kennel
Where is a kennel (dog boarding) allowed in Temple City?
In Temple City, a kennel (dog boarding) is allowed in 2 base zones (NC and LTC), needs a conditional use permit in 2 (MU-L and MU-M) and not allowed in 1 (Temple City use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: NC and LTC
- Needs a permit: MU-L and MU-M
- Not allowed: DC
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Temple City 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
Temple City's code calls this use “Kennel, indoor / commercial kennels (indoors only)”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| NC | Allowed Code row: “Veterinary clinic, animal hospitals, and commercial kennels (indoors only)” | § 9-1I-2 |
| LTC | Allowed Code row: “Veterinary clinic, animal hospitals, and commercial kennels (indoors only)” | § 9-1I-2 |
| MU-L Mixed-Use Low | Needs a conditional use permit Code row: “Kennel, indoor” | § 9-1H-2 |
| MU-M Mixed-Use Medium | Needs a conditional use permit Code row: “Kennel, indoor” | § 9-1H-2 |
Zones where it is not allowed
DC.
What else applies
- Outdoor kennels: MU-L C, MU-M N ("Kennel, outdoor"); NC C, LTC C, DC N ("... commercial kennels (outdoors and indoors)"). The commercial-zone row also covers veterinary clinics and animal hospitals.
- Not covered here: Zone names of MU-L, MU-M, NC, LTC, DC are not stated in the packet; The Industrial zone is a single-column table with no zone symbol in the packet (called "I" here); Any other zones of Temple City outside Articles 9-1G to 9-1K. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Temple City
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the MU-L zone in Temple City?
Only with a conditional use permit. Temple City's use table lists it that way in MU-L (Mixed-Use Low) (§ 9-1H-2).
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the DC zone in Temple City?
No. Temple City's use table does not allow it in DC (§ 9-1I-2).
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the NC zone in Temple City?
Yes. Temple City's use table lists it as allowed in NC (§ 9-1I-2).
General information, not legal advice.
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