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Zionsville BZA upholds staff finding that Love Pet Project site functions as a kennel
Summary
On Jan. 7, 2026, the Zionsville Board of Zoning Appeals denied an appeal from Dr. Denise Katz and upheld a staff determination that the property at 9855 E. 100 S. is operating as a kennel; the decision followed contested testimony about ownership, microchipping, adoption donations and neighborhood noise.
The Town of Zionsville Board of Zoning Appeals on Jan. 7 denied an administrative appeal from Dr. Denise Katz, upholding a staff determination that a property at 9855 East 100 South is functioning as a kennel in violation of the R‑2 zoning district.
Staff told the board the complaint process began Oct. 6, 2025, with a neighbor report of 60–70 dogs and on Oct. 10 a staff inspection that found at least 30 dogs, two goats and three possible employees on site. Staff said photos and website content linked the Love Pet Project nonprofit to the property and cited adoption‑related fees as a form of monetary compensation, concluding the operation aligns with the ordinance’s kennel definitions.
Dr. Denise Katz, introduced by attorney Steve Grove, disputed the finding. Katz said she owns the animals, operates the…
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