1296.11 KENNELS.
   (a)   Such establishments shall be located on lots with a minimum lot area of one acre.
   (b)   Such establishments, including principal structures and outdoor exercise areas, shall be located at least 100 feet from any residentially used or zoned property, including such uses located in agricultural zoning districts (A or AR).
   (c)   All activities other than parking and loading and exercise areas shall be conducted in a completely enclosed structure.
   (d)   Structures and exercise areas shall be designed and maintained in a manner to prevent the development of unsanitary conditions, which could result in unpleasant odor or vermin nuisances.
   (e)   Rooms intended to accommodate animals shall be soundproofed so that animal noises are not audible at any point on the perimeter of the property. Additionally, rooms intended to accommodate animals shall be vented so that animal odors are not detectable from any point on the perimeter of the property.
   (f)   Any outdoor exercise area used in conjunction with such an establishment shall be restricted to the rear or corner-side yard and shall provide a finished masonry wall or privacy fence that is six feet in height surrounding said area. If such fencing is located in a corner-side yard area, landscaping requirements meeting the standards of Chapter 1289 shall be installed on the side of the fence nearest the public right-of-way. This requirement is in addition to any bufferyard, screening, or landscaping requirements.
   (g)   All floor surfaces where animals are boarded shall be of a material that is impenetrable to liquids or coated with a sealant or covering that prevents the liquids from penetrating into the flooring material.
   (h)   Boarding shall be limited to small animals commonly kept as household pets.
(Ord. 2712. Passed 8-1-78; Ord. 6774. Passed 4-2-19.)