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Supervisors approve Tomlin commercial‑kennel permit with conditions on breeds, counts and waste
Summary
The board approved a special‑exception permit for Jake and Bridal Tomlin to operate a commercial kennel at 115 Emerald Lane, with breed and dog‑count limits, requirements on kennel design and disposal of solid waste off‑site.
The Rockbridge County Board of Supervisors approved a special‑exception permit on June 23 for Jake and Bridal Tomlin to develop and operate a commercial kennel at 115 Emerald Lane in the Buffalo magisterial district.
The planning commission had recommended approval with conditions including a limit on breeds, a cap on numbers and a prohibition on boarding and grooming operations. At the board meeting supervisors refined those conditions: they removed Belgian Malinois from the authorized breeds list, required outdoor runs or kennel attachments to be secured to prevent escape (allowing the applicant to choose a method), required solid waste to be removed and disposed of…
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