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Council tables proposed kennel/boarding ordinance after concerns about allowing kennels in commercial areas
Summary
The Kaysville City Council debated a proposed ordinance to regulate kennels, boarding and grooming on April 10 and voted to table the item after councilors raised concerns about allowing kennels in central commercial and Main Street areas.
The Kaysville City Council debated a proposed land-use amendment to regulate kennels, boarding and pet grooming on April 10 and voted to table the item to a later meeting after extensive council comment and requests for clarifications.
What was proposed and why
Staff presented a draft ordinance intended to fill a regulatory gap that staff said had emerged after Davis County changed how it handles certain animal-control permits. The draft would add conditions and permitting requirements for kennels, boarding and related operations (for example, limits on dog counts, enclosure and fencing standards, hours for outdoor activity, and sanitation/grooming conditions). Staff said the draft was adapted from ordinances in neighboring jurisdictions.
Main points of council discussion
- Zone permissibility: Several council members said they are strongly opposed to allowing kennels in general commercial, central commercial or…
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