Monterey Park, CA Animal Ordinances: Pet Groomer Rules (2026)

Table 21.10(A) under Section 21.10.030 lists Animal Grooming among the permitted land uses in Monterey Park's commercial zones and marks it "P" for permitted in the N-S Neighborhood Shopping Zone, S-C Shopping Center Zone, C-B Central Business Zone, R-S Regional Specialty Center Zone and C-S Commercial Services Zone, while marking it "X" for expressly prohibited in the C-P Commercial Professional Zone. Section 21.10.030(A) explains the legend: "P" means the use is permitted outright, while "X" means it is expressly prohibited, distinguishing animal grooming from other table uses marked "C" for conditional-use-permit approval or "L" for limitations under Section 21.10.040.

Because animal grooming carries a straight "P" rather than a "C" in the five permitting zones, a groomer does not need a conditional use permit for the zoning use itself, though Section 21.10.030(B) still requires the business to operate entirely within a completely enclosed building, with limited exceptions such as City-approved outdoor uses like a carwash or nursery, and Section 21.10.030(D) bars any use that emits dust, noise, odors or similar nuisances detrimental to City residents. The C-P zone's exclusion fits its stated purpose in Section 21.10.020(F) as an integrated office, laboratory and limited-retail professional park, distinct from the more retail-oriented N-S, S-C, C-B, R-S and C-S zones where grooming is allowed.