(a) Minimum Site Size. Sites shall have a minimum lot area of 5 acres.
(b) Screening. Structures where animals are kept, outdoor runs and exercise areas shall be screened in accordance with the screening requirements of this Ordinance.
(c) Setbacks. Structures where animals are kept, outdoor runs and exercise areas shall not be located in any required yard setback areas, and shall also be set back at least 500 feet from dwellings on adjacent lots.
(d) Other Standards. The following additional standards apply to commercial kennels:
(1) Commercial kennels shall comply with all permit and operational requirements established by county and state regulatory agencies.
(2) Structures in which animals are kept, animal runs, and exercise areas shall not be located in any required yard setback area, and shall be set back at least 500 feet from any residential district or use.
(3) All animal runs and exercise areas shall be enclosed on all sides by screening in compliance with the screening requirements of this Ordinance and shall have impervious surfaces and an approved system for runoff, waste collection and disposal.
(4) Performance standards. The Commission may impose other conditions and limitations deemed necessary to prevent or mitigate possible nuisances related to noise and odor.
(5) All animals shall be maintained in a healthy condition, or, if ill, shall be given appropriate treatment immediately;
(6) The quarters in which the animals are kept shall be maintained in a clean condition and in a good state of repair;
(7) Animals pens or enclosures shall be of sufficient size in order to provide reasonable freedom of movement to the animals contained therein;
(8) Food supplies shall be stored in rodent proof containers, and food and water containers shall be cleaned daily;
(9) Litter and/or bedding materials shall be changed weekly to prevent an odor nuisance;
(10) Feces shall be removed from yards, pens and enclosures daily and stored in tightly covered containers until final disposal;
(11) Yards, pens, premises and animals shall be kept free of insect infestation;
(12) The premises shall be fenced in by adequate fencing materials to prevent the escape of the animals and/or prevent access by the animals, either over, under or through the fence, to adjacent properties;
(13) The fenced in area shall contain adequate square footage to provide reasonably adequate exercise areas for the animals;
(14) The animals shall be maintained so that no unreasonably loud and disturbing noises of such character, intensity and duration so as to disturb the peace, quiet and good order of the neighborhood shall be emitted from the premises.
(Ord. 15-19. Passed 6-1-15.)