Research laboratories and facilities conducting bioscience research through clinical and preclinical testing on animals, plants, or foods for the purpose of developing products which are technically, scientifically, or clinically useful, may be authorized by conditional use subject to the following requirements:
(A) Such uses shall be located on a minimum lot of 25 acres;
(B) The use shall be subject to a front, rear, or side yard of 200 feet, unless the use includes any exterior animal holding or living areas including kennels with or without runs, pens, corrals, barns or sheds, then the use shall be subject to a front, rear, or side yard of 400 feet;
(C) Such uses may not exceed a classification of Biosafety Level (BSL) 2 as that term is defined by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) as of May 1, 2004;
(D) Such uses shall comply with all applicable federal certifications that apply to the testing and research being performed on site if recommended or mandatory for the industry; and
(E) Such uses must meet all applicable Carroll County Health Department regulations and standards.
(Ord. 2022-20, passed 11-3-2022)