Boarding of animals (excluding dogs)

The standards below apply any time this use requires a special use permit per section 82-601, Uses and districts.

• • A. Setbacks: Open exercise/play areas and buildings containing animals must be a minimum of 100 feet from any property line, with the exception of the following:

    • 1) Commercial kennels/animal daycare serving only domestic cats need only meet the minimum setbacks required by the applicable zoning district on which they are located.

    • 2) A building that is sufficiently soundproof so as not to create a nuisance to adjoining property owners or the general public, and that has no outdoor area for animals, may meet a 50-foot setback from any property line. Documentation of soundproofing must be provided with any application.

  • B. Open exercise/play areas: Open exercise/play areas must be enclosed by a fence at least five feet in height and no more than six feet in height and such areas must always be maintained in a sanitary and odor-free condition.

  • C. Animal enclosures: All stalls, pens, and similar enclosures for animals must have a floor made from concrete or other impervious material which must contain adequate drainage facilities connected to an acceptable sanitary system for proper washing and maintenance.

  • D. Animal waste: All animal wastes must be properly stored and disposed of. Manure and other animal waste must be removed from the site or must be composted in enclosed bins, which must not be stored within 200 feet of a lot line. Areas where manure or other animal waste is stored or composted must be visually screened from dwellings on adjacent lots.

(Ord. of 2-3-2025(1), § 1(Exh. A))