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Planning commission conditionally approves outdoor animal-kennel permit for Atlanta Film Animals
Summary
The commission approved a conditional special-use permit for an outdoor animal kennel at 7600 Hall Road (U26-002); the applicant said the site houses film animals (dogs, monkeys, birds, others), estimated under 30 animals, and staff required nontransferable permit and compliance with city code sections.
The Planning Commission voted on Feb. 18 to approve a conditional special-use permit for an outdoor animal kennel at 7600 Hall Road (U26-002).
Staff summarized the request: the site is 19.21 acres in AG‑1 (District 4) and staff recommended approval with conditions, including that the permit be nontransferable, that the operator maintain a South Fulton business license, and compliance with specified sections of the city code (section 18.4-4001 and section 18.1008 related to exotic/wildlife and owner precautions).
Applicant Myles Fogle (Atlanta Film Animals) said the facility houses animals trained to work in the film industry and described the site as widely spaced, wooded and contained within a larger parcel. Fogle listed animal types on the site as dogs, monkeys, skunks, seagulls, doves, a pig, a goat, chickens, sheep, raccoons, barn cats, a cockatoo, a cat and an owl, and estimated fewer than 30 animals on the property. A community member asked how many animals would be present and the applicant said he would follow up with a precise count but that he did not believe there were over 30.
A trainer on site said owners live on the property (24‑hour presence) and that three full‑time workers maintain the animals; trainers also come daily. She described escape protocols: double-entry enclosure systems, recall training, microchipping for dogs, and bands for birds.
Commission action and next steps
The Planning Commission voted to approve staff’s findings of fact and then approved the special-use permit with staff conditions, including the nontransferable permit and compliance with the named code sections. The permit was described as conditional; staff will ensure required licensing and code compliance as part of the approval process.
