The boarding, breeding, raising, grooming, or training of dogs, cats, or other domestic animal over 6 months of age either not owned by the owner or occupant of the premises, or for commercial gain may be permitted, provided the following requirements are met:
(a) Enclosures. All animals shall be kept in pens or cages designed, constructed and maintained so as to be harmonious and appropriate in appearance with the character of the general area in which located, and such use will not affect the character of the same area in a negative way.
(b) Enclosure Setbacks. All pens or cages shall be located not less than 200 feet from any property line and all animals shall be kept therein or within a building. No animal shall be allowed to run at large.
(c) Noise and Odor. Such activity shall be conducted so as not to be detrimental to any person, property or the general welfare by reason of excessive noise or odor.
(d) Nuisance Prohibited. The keeping of the animals described in this subsection shall not constitute a nuisance to persons living in the surrounding area. No person shall allow animals under such person's control or ownership to constitute a nuisance. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this ordinance, this subsection shall not be a limitation on, lessen the effect of, or interfere with any other City ordinance pertaining to animals, and the enforcement of it.
(e) Overnight Permitted. Any domestic animal(s) may be boarded overnight provided that such animal(s) shall be confined within the building from the hours of 10:00 pm until 7:00 am.
(Ord. 0-15-4. Passed 2-19-15.)
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