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Montgomery County supervisors deny special-use permit for proposed commercial dog-breeding kennel after strong public opposition
Summary
After extensive public comment from neighbors and experts, the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors voted 6–0 with one abstention to deny a special-use permit for a proposed commercial breeding kennel, citing community concerns about animal welfare, noise and environmental impact.
The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors on Monday denied a special-use permit request for a proposed commercial dog-breeding kennel adjacent to homes in Pilot, following an hour of public comment and discussion.
Neighbors who live next to the proposed site urged the board to reject the application. "I don't believe Montgomery County needs a commercial breeding facility," said Matthew Watson, who lives on Pilot Road and said noise and the risk of runaway breeding were key concerns. Rhiannon Watson, a licensed veterinary…
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