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Planning commission recommends denial of commercial kennel rezoning after neighbor complaints, citations

Walton County Planning and Zoning Commission · January 9, 2026
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Summary

The Walton County Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend denial of a request to rezone 4350 Jacks Creek Road for a commercial kennel after neighbors reported dogs entering yards and code enforcement said roughly 15 citations are pending; the denial will go to the Board of Commissioners on Feb. 10.

The Walton County Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial of Case Z250374, a rezoning request to change 4.7 acres at 4350 Jacks Creek Road from A-1 to A-4 for a commercial dog kennel with customer contact and relief from certain setbacks.

Applicant Raymond (identified in the record as Raymond Spinelli) told the commission he has operated a dog kennel for years, breeds French Mastiffs and other dogs, and said many puppies are placed with people who need service animals. He said his operation is not a large-scale breeder, estimated one litter a year, and disputed claims…

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