Two types of kennels may be permitted in the County as noted in the Yuba County Development Code 11.32.050.
Commercial Kennel - Commercial purposes means any use which involves the keeping of three or more cats, and/or dogs four months of age or older for breeding, boarding, training, grooming, or other commercial purposes. The keeping and/or breeding of dogs and/or cats in excess of those permitted as a hobby shall be deemed a commercial use.
Hobby Kennel - Means the owning or breeding of up to seven dogs and/or cats four months of age or older primarily for personal use. Such use may include, but shall not be limited to: household pets; the participation in recognized on formation shows; field and obedience trials; racking; scenting; specialized hunting or working trials, and water trials; service training; for the purposes of improving the physical soundness, temperament, and conformation of a given breed to a standard; or for rescue/foster purposes. Hobby kennels are limited to breeding and selling no more than two litters per 12 month period regardless of the number of dogs and/or cats owned or providing no more than five instances of the performance of services to animal owners within a 12 month period. Dogs used in herding livestock incidental to a permitted agricultural use are excluded.
The Kennel Program in Yuba County ensures that every commercial kennel is constructed properly, is provided with adequate cleaning and drainage, and that the animals are provided with essential care. Annual inspections are conducted by YCEH personnel at all permitted kennels in Yuba County.
Yuba County Ordinance Code Chaper 6.25 contains details regarding the requirements for a permit to operate a pet shop or commercial kennel in Yuba County.
Yuba County Development Code 11.32.050 details regulations pertaining to the location, zoning, and number of animals allowed on property in the unincorporated areas of Yuba County. Please consult the Yuba County Planning Department for more information about your property.
FORMS
APPLICATION - for new kennel facilities or change of ownership of an existing facility.