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Planning commission grants special exception for dog kennel on 4.4-acre lot with conditions limiting ownership and dog-count
Summary
After code enforcement history and neighbor concern, the commission approved a special exception to allow up to 25 dogs initially, but added conditions making the approval personal to the applicant and requiring the number be reduced to 17 within a year.
The Planning Commission approved a special exception allowing operation of a dog kennel/boarding use on a 4.4-acre agricultural-residential parcel, but the commission imposed conditions tying the special exception to the current owner and limiting the time frame for reducing the number of dogs on the property.
Staff reported that code enforcement received complaints in February 2024 alleging operation of a kennel and more animals than allowed in the AR zoning district; inspectors found 34 dogs and 12 swine at the property at the time of complaint. Animal Services reported the animals at the property met minimum shelter, water and sanitary standards when inspected, but the number…
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