(A) Accessory residential use. A kennel located in the R20A or R20 districts shall be an accessory use to a permitted residential use, as listed in § 156.303.
(B) Minimum parcel size. The parcel on which a kennel is to be located shall be a minimum of two acres.
(C) Operation requirements.
(1) All animals shall be provided pens that are fully enclosed. Other than when using a run, animals must be kept confined. The facility, including the pens, must be heated and air-conditioned. Only domesticated animals and birds may be kept in the kennel. Reptiles, wild, and/or exotic animals are prohibited.
(2) All parts of the kennel operation shall be maintained in a clean, healthy, sanitary, and unoffensive condition, and shall conform to all applicable requirements of the town, county, and state. Kennels shall be inspected by appropriate agencies annually.
(D) Outside animal runs. Any run located partially or wholly outdoors shall be located at least 50 feet from any lot line and 750 feet from any existing residential structure, not including the primary residence as required in division (A) of this section. The use of outdoor runs or facilities is restricted to the hours between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. No more than five outside runs shall be permitted. A maximum of 12 animals shall be permitted in outside runs at one time.
(E) Noise and aromas. It shall be the responsibility of the owner of the kennel to demonstrate prior to permitting appropriate measures to assure that animal noise, including barking, is abated. Aromas emanating from the kennel may not permeate beyond the boundaries of the property, and it shall be the responsibility of the owner of the kennel to take appropriate measures to assure that animal aromas are abated.
(F) Signage. In R20 and R20A districts, one sign is required at all entrances to the parcel, not to exceed 12 square feet in area, including emergency phone number. Kennels in B2 and M2 shall comply with the standards set forth in § 156.407.
(G) Parking. Adequate parking shall be provided in compliance with § 156.405.
(H) Screening. All outside runs shall be screened from public rights-of-way. Additionally, all outside runs shall be screened from adjoining properties. Screening can be composed of landscaping, fencing, existing vegetation, substantial geographic divides (e.g., perennial waterways, public rights-of-way, extreme topography, etc.), or combination thereof. Existing vegetation used for screening must be located on the parcel on which the kennel is located.
(Res. 2022-23, passed 8-1-2022)