Beaumont, CA Animal Ordinances: Pet Groomer Rules (2026)

Beaumont Municipal Code § 17.03.120 lists the use in Table 17.03-3 under the Personal Services heading, alongside barbers and beauty parlors, dry cleaners and photography studios. The header columns run RC, PF, RR, RSF, RTN, RMF, CN, CC, M, UV, and the Commercial Pet Grooming Services row reads N, N, N, N, N, N, P, P, C, P. A groomer can open by right in the CN (Commercial, Neighborhood), CC (Community Commercial) and UV (Urban Village) zones, and needs a conditional use permit in the M (Manufacturing) zone.

The M zone permit runs through Section 17.02.100. The Community Development Director investigates and writes a report with a recommendation, the Planning Commission holds a public hearing noticed under Section 17.02.051, and the Commission approves, conditionally approves, or denies the application. It can impose reasonable conditions. To approve, it must find among other things that the use is conditionally permitted in the zone, would not impair the integrity and character of the zone, is on a site physically suitable for it, has adequate provisions for water, sanitation, and public utilities, and would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare.

The Commission decision takes effect immediately unless an appeal is filed. Under Section 17.02.060 any person can appeal a Planning Commission decision to the City Council by written appeal filed with the City Clerk within 15 calendar days, with a fee set by City Council resolution. Because Section 17.02.100(B) limits permit applications to uses listed as conditional in the zone, a groomer cannot apply for a permit in a residential district, where the row reads N.