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Council reviews zoning rewrite to separate pet grooming from boarding kennels, reduce vet setbacks
Summary
Councilors reviewed a proposed land‑development code amendment to carve out pet grooming as a distinct, non‑overnight use, exempt veterinary clinics from expanded setbacks and retain a conditional‑use setback (300 feet) for boarding kennels; members asked for clearer definitions addressing mixed‑use operations and overnight stays before public hearing.
Councilors reviewed a staff and councilor‑sponsored draft ordinance on Sept. 9 that would (1) remove grooming from the definition of 'boarding kennel' and create a discrete 'pet grooming' use, (2) preserve veterinary facilities in commercial districts without new distance setbacks, and (3) apply a 300‑foot conditional‑use setback and other controls to boarding kennels where…
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