(A) Use permit required. Administrative use permits or conditional use permits are required for kennels per the use tables in Chapter 25.03 of this code.
(B) Animal keeping exempt from use permit requirement.
(1) The following are exempt from the requirement to obtain an administrative use permit, but are subject to the animal keeping regulations in Chapter 13 of the County Code:
(a) Veterinary hospitals.
(b) Public pounds.
(c) Public or private foster and adoption services or organizations.
(2) The following are exempt from the requirement to obtain a conditional use permit:
(a) The keeping of five or fewer adult dogs.
(b) The keeping of 12 or fewer puppies.
(c) The keeping of nine or fewer adult cats.
(d) The keeping of 12 or fewer kittens.
(e) Veterinary hospitals.
(f) Public pounds.
(C) Setback standards. Setbacks shall be established for each individual facility use through the use permit.
(D) Limit on number of dogs for hobby kennel. A hobby kennel may house up to eight adult dogs and 12 puppies.
(Ord. 1043 § 3 (part), 2022)