Woodland · Land use · Kennel
Where is a kennel (dog boarding) allowed in Woodland?
In Woodland, a kennel (dog boarding) is needs a permit in 7 (CMU-K, CMU-F, CMU-G, RC-F, IF and 2 more) and not allowed in 6 (Woodland use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: CMU-K, CMU-F, CMU-G, RC-F, IF, IG and BP
- Not allowed: CMU-WM, CMU-E, CMU-A, CCMU, NMU and RC
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Woodland 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
Woodland's code calls this use “Animal Boarding Kennel/Pet Day Care”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CMU-K | Needs a conditional use permit (cup) | § 17.32.020 |
| CMU-F | Needs a conditional use permit (cup) | § 17.32.020 |
| CMU-G | Needs a conditional use permit (cup) | § 17.32.020 |
| RC-F | Needs a conditional use permit (cup) | § 17.36.020 |
| IF | Needs a zoning administrator permit (zap) | § 17.40.020 |
| IG | Needs a zoning administrator permit (zap) | § 17.40.020 |
| BP | Needs a zoning administrator permit (zap) | § 17.40.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Not covered here: Specific plan areas and overlay zones, if any (no use tables in the text). Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Woodland
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the CMU-K zone in Woodland?
Only with a conditional use permit (cup). Woodland's use table lists it that way in CMU-K (§ 17.32.020).
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the CMU-WM zone in Woodland?
No. Woodland's use table does not allow it in CMU-WM (§ 17.32.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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