The Village of Greenhills requires that a building permit be obtained prior to the installation of a dog run/cage. Dog runs/cages are subject to the following requirements:
(a) Dog run/cage can be used for no other purpose than a dog run/cage.
(b) Minimum height-4 feet.
(c) Maximum height - 6 feet.
(d) Maximum area not to exceed 200 square feet.
(e) Dog run/cage shall not be wider than 15 feet. Maximum length of any side of dog run/cage shall not exceed 20 feet.
(f) Material shall be either chain link with vinyl coating, wrought iron, or materials similar to wrought iron.
(g) An inside corner of the house or an alcove shall be used to screen dog run/cage, if possible.
(h) Dog run/cage shall not be visible from the street.
(i) Dog run/cage MUST be attached to the house (cannot be free-standing). If the dog run/cage is rectangular in shape, it is the long side of the dog run/cage that must be attached to the house.
(j) Call for underground utility inspection at least 48 hours prior to digging.
(Ord. 2015-07-L&R. Passed 10-27-15.)