(a) Outdoor runs shall be setback 100 feet from residentially zoned properties, and fifty feet from any nonresidential properties. Such runs shall be screened from neighboring properties by a masonry wall of a four feet minimum height, additional fencing to insure dogs remain in kennel, and hedges or ornamental trees.
(b) Kennels wholly contained indoors shall be permitted within fifteen feet of a side or rear property line if the following are provided in the kennel area:
(1) No openable windows
(2) A forced air ventilation system
(3) Solid core doors; and
(4) Other measures necessary to sound proof the building so as noise levels on the exterior of the building shall not exceed sixty-five decibels.
(c) Kennels shall not be visible from the front of the lot at the right-of-way line.
(d) Kennels shall demonstrate that they will be sanitary and safe. Provisions for cleaning, hard surface floors, and minimization of barking shall be considered.
(Ord. 34-17. Effective 12-7-17.)