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Park County OKs Mountain View Kennel special‑use permit despite neighbor concerns about dust and odor
Summary
Commissioners approved a cottage‑industry special‑use permit for a dog‑breeding kennel near Powell with conditions; nearby residents raised concerns about odor, traffic and road dust.
Park County commissioners voted to approve a special‑use permit allowing a kennel operation north of County Road 4, near Powell, subject to conditions including building permits and compliance with county nuisance regulations.
Planning staff said the applicant, Rudy and Dorcas Yoder, proposed a 640‑square‑foot building with eight 4‑by‑6 indoor kennels, each opening to a 6‑by‑6 outdoor run, and a 2,200‑square‑foot enclosed exercise area. The kennel would be classified as a cottage industry and located on an 80‑acre parcel addressed as 1173 Road 4. Staff reported the facility would kennel eight to 10 female dogs with an estimated…
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