This Section provides operational standards for kennels, pet day care facilities, veterinary clinics and animal hospitals in compliance with Article 2 (Zoning Districts, Allowable Land Uses and Zone-Specific Development Standards).
A. Operational Standards.
1. All operations must be conducted within a completely enclosed building.
2. Outdoor dog runs and training activities are permitted only within the IG or IL Zone, and when the facility is located at least 200 feet from a residentially zoned property.
3. The areas within the building where animals are boarded shall be sufficiently soundproofed to prevent a disturbance or become a nuisance to surrounding properties, as determined by the Director.
4. The areas of the building where animals are boarded shall have a minimum of 10 air changes per hour.
5. Animal isolation areas shall have 100% fresh air, with all air exhausted and none returned to the ventilation system.
6. Public access areas shall be provided with a separate ventilation system from the animal boarding and treatment areas.
7. The areas used for animal boarding, isolation, and treatment shall be constructed of easily-cleaned materials.
8. All areas where animals are present shall be cleaned a minimum of twice daily in order to provide appropriate odor control and sanitation.
(Ord. No. 2005-007 § 1 (part))