Fremont, CA Animal Ordinances: Veterinary Clinic Zoning (2026)

590 governs where and how veterinary services can operate in Fremont. " Beyond the permit requirement, subsection (b) sets four operating standards. " Rooms housing animals must be insulated or otherwise soundproofed and vented so that animal noise is not audible anywhere on the property's perimeter, and the section explicitly bars any exterior boarding facilities, meaning outdoor kennels or runs are not permitted. Every veterinary building must carry a security alarm system that complies with the Fremont police department's verified alarm policy, and any hazardous materials or controlled substances on site must be kept in a locked storage area or cabinet, subject to review by the building official in consultation with the fire marshal and police chief.

Finally, subsection (b)(5) gives the zoning administrator discretion to impose additional conditions of approval beyond these baseline standards to keep the use compatible with surrounding land uses, meaning a given clinic's actual permit conditions can be more restrictive than the code text alone. The provision traces to Ord. 18-2006 and was carried forward by Ord. 9-2014.