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Planning staff proposes zoning changes to permit vet clinics by right in office zones and revise kenneling rules
Summary
A planning department text amendment would allow veterinary clinics by right in several commercial and office zones, reclassify some kenneling uses, and clarify where kennels are permitted as-of-right versus by special use; the planning commission supported the changes unanimously.
Athens-Clarke County planning staff presented a second text amendment on Oct. 21 to revise where veterinary clinics and kenneling uses are permitted in the zoning code.
Staff said the amendment arose from an analysis showing veterinary clinics (medical functions for animals) are treated inconsistently in the code because kenneling has historically been a separate use that draws complaints (noise, overnight…
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