(A) KL-01: Commercial kennel standards. This kennel standards division (A) applies to the following zoning districts. The following standards apply.
(1) Prerequisites.
(a) Minimum lot area. All commercial kennels shall be located on a lot with a minimum of two acres.
(b) Minimum fenced yard. All commercial kennels shall maintain a minimum one-eightieth acre (544.5 square feet) of outdoor fenced area for each boarding unit for dogs on premises (i.e., the commercial kennel’s dog capacity). As a minimum, all commercial kennels that provide services for dogs shall have a one-quarter acre fenced area.
(2) Minimum main floor area. The commercial kennel shall have a building with a minimum main floor area of 50 square feet per one domestic pet, with an prerequisite minimum of 1,000 square feet. Newly constructed commercial kennels, as well as commercial kennels to be located in an existing building shall have a minimum capacity of 50 square feet of main floor area per one domestic pet.
(3) Commercial kennel building. The building required in division (A)(2) above shall be mechanically air conditioned and ventilated to eliminate the need to open windows or doors during warm or hot days. Only the building used to board or predominantly keep animals shall be subject to this requirement.
(4) Hours of operation. The commercial kennel may be staffed 24 hours per day. The use of outdoor areas shall be limited to eight hours between which shall be allocated between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. daily.
(5) Setback standards. All buildings and outdoor containment areas used by the commercial kennel shall be a minimum of 100 feet from all property lines.
(6) Noise containment. The commercial kennel shall keep all windows closed 99% of each day and doors closed 90% of each day.
(7) Fence enclosures. All outdoor facilities for domestic pets shall be fully fenced-in with vinyl, zinc or powder coated chain link fence, or similar quality product. Invisible fences shall not constitute a sufficient barrier to keep domestic pets contained or to prevent intrusion by other animals.
(8) Waste management. The animal waste shall be managed either by composting, septic system, sanitary sewer or other method approved by the County Health Department. The commercial kennel shall submit a waste management plan to the County Health Department for consideration and determination of waste management options.
(Ord. 10-2010, passed - -2010, § 5.40)
(B) KL-02: home enterprise kennel standards. This kennel standards division (B) applies to the following zoning district: AG. The following standards apply.
(1) Prerequisites.
(a) Minimum lot area. All kennels shall be located on a lot with a minimum of one acre.
(b) Minimum fenced yard. All kennels shall maintain a minimum one-eightieth acre (544.5 square feet) of outdoor fenced area for each boarding unit for dogs on premises (i.e., the kennel’s dog capacity).
(2) Maximum kennel size. The kennel facility shall not contain more than six domestic pets that are not the owner of the property. However, no more than ten domestic pets shall be kept on the property.
(3) Kennel building standards.
(a) Kennel location. The kennel shall be fully contained in a dedicated space within the home, or in no more than one accessory structure.
(b) Minimum floor area. The kennel shall have a minimum floor area of 50 square feet per one domestic pet, with a prerequisite minimum of 200 square feet.
(c) Kennel facility. The kennel facility shall be mechanically air conditioned and ventilated to eliminate the need to open windows or doors during warm or hot days. Only the building used to board or predominantly keep animals shall be subject to this requirement.
(d) Noise containment. The kennel shall keep all windows closed 99% of each day, and doors closed 90% of each day.
(4) Hours of operation. The maximum hours of operation (i.e., hours for domestic pet owners to pick-up their animal) for the kennel shall be from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily. The use of outdoor areas shall be limited to two hours between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. daily.
(5) Setback standards. All outdoor areas used by the kennel shall be a minimum of 50 feet from all property lines.
(6) Fence enclosures. All outdoor facilities for domestic pets shall be fully fenced-in with vinyl, zinc or powder coated chain link fence, or similar quality product. Invisible fences shall not constitute a sufficient barrier to keep domestic pets contained or to prevent intrusion by other animals.
(Ord. 10-2010, passed - -2010, § 5.41)