LA County Title 22.140.220 lets veterinary clinics operate by right in commercial zones C-1, C-2, and C-3, with conditions covering noise, kenneling overnight, and outdoor runs. Heavier animal hospitals may require a conditional use permit.
LACO Title 22.140.220 (county zoning) places veterinary services in unincorporated LA County's commercial zones. C-1 (neighborhood commercial) and C-2 (community commercial) generally allow small-animal clinics by right with conditions limiting overnight boarding, noise, and outdoor runs. C-3 (regional commercial) accommodates larger animal hospitals. Operations involving large animals, extensive kenneling, or significant outdoor runs typically require a conditional use permit (CUP) from the Department of Regional Planning, with neighbor notice and findings on noise, odor, parking, and traffic. State vet-license requirements layer on top under California Business & Professions Code §4800.
Operating a vet clinic in a non-permitted zone or without required CUP risks zoning citations, stop-work orders, and conditional-use revocation. Noise and odor violations of CUP conditions can trigger nuisance enforcement and license review by Regional Planning.
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