West Covina · Land use · Kennel
Where is a kennel (dog boarding) allowed in West Covina?
In West Covina, a kennel (dog boarding) is needs an administrative permit in 1 (M-1) and not allowed in 3 (West Covina use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: M-1
- Not allowed: OPMU, NMU and SMU
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the West Covina 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
West Covina's code calls this use “Kennels.”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| M-1 Manufacturing | Needs an administrative permit | Article II — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- "Kennel, Accessory" is CUP in RMU. "Veterinary Hospital" is a separate row.
- Not covered here: S-P (Specific Plan) zone: uses come from each adopted specific plan; Overlay zones (hillside, planned community, auto plaza, animal keeping) are not base zones; Special regulations sections (26-111, 26-130, 26-118 etc.) are not in the packet. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in West Covina
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the M-1 zone in West Covina?
Only with an administrative permit. West Covina's use table lists it that way in M-1 (Manufacturing) (Article II — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS).
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the OPMU zone in West Covina?
No. West Covina's use table does not allow it in OPMU (Office-professional mixed-use) (Article II — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS).
General information, not legal advice.
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