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Boulder City council limits commercial breeding: three permits, 1,000-foot buffer and annual renewal approved
Summary
After discussing an Attorney General opinion and draft rules, the council directed staff to limit breeder permits to three in the city, allow one permit per household, require annual renewals with a waiting list for lapsed permits, and adopt a 1,000-foot minimum distance between licensees.
The City Council voted unanimously to direct staff to draft a breeder-permit ordinance that would allow commercial breeding of dogs and cats within a tightly constrained framework, after a lengthy staff briefing and council debate.
The council's action followed a presentation from the city attorney explaining the legal background and a cited Attorney General opinion that, according to staff, requires municipalities to regulate commercial breeding under NRS 574.353 while allowing local prohibition of hobby breeding. Staff reviewed prior council direction on proposed ordinance elements including…
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