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Candler County approves conditional use permit for Foxboro Kennels in Metter

Board of Commissioners of Candler County · January 20, 2026

Summary

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a conditional use permit for Foxboro Kennels to operate a 2,500 sq. ft. indoor retriever-training facility at 17264 Union Road, permitting up to 24 dogs; nearby landowner concerns about noise and sanitation were reported resolved.

The Candler County Board of Commissioners voted 5-0 on Jan. 20 to approve a conditional use permit for Foxboro Kennels to operate a commercial kennel at 17264 Union Road (parcel #044-024-006) in the AG-3 zoning district.

Applicant Blaise Murphy described the proposal as a fully indoor, climate-controlled 2,500-square-foot facility intended for high-end retriever training with capacity for up to 24 dogs. During the public-comment period, adjacent property owner and county investigator Melvin Ivey said his earlier worries about noise and sanitation had been addressed after meeting with the applicant.

County Administrator Bryan Aasheim summarized the Planning & Zoning Board review and the county’s zoning standards for commercial kennels, and Chairman Brad Jones moved to approve the permit subject to the requirements in Article 4 and Section 504.5 of the zoning ordinance. Commissioner David Morales seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.

The permit was approved on the record with the board specifying it must adhere to the zoning ordinance provisions. No conditions beyond the ordinance text were recorded in the meeting minutes.

The board’s approval completes local land-use review; any subsequent compliance or enforcement questions will be handled by county zoning and code enforcement staff.

The board adjourned business related to this item and proceeded to other zoning and administrative matters.

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