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Board revises county zoning to redefine animal hospitals, kennels and related uses
Summary
The Nottoway Board approved a slate of zoning text amendments designed to clarify definitions for animal hospitals, clinics and kennels, remove a rigid 30-day boarding limit and require special exceptions for commercial boarding kennels in certain districts.
The Board of Supervisors approved multiple zoning text amendments aimed at updating and clarifying county rules for animal hospitals, veterinary clinics and kennels.
The planning director explained that the planning commission recommended changing the definition of “animal hospital” to explicitly include “clinic” language and to limit boarding to animals under a veterinarian’s care rather than imposing a strict 30‑day limit. As one board member summarized, changing the text to require boarding “while under a veterinarian’s care” removes an arbitrary enforcement point and keeps the county from policing routine medical care timelines. The board adopted the rewording and approved related amendments allowing animal hospitals as a by-right use in specified districts and refining the definition of boarding kennels; the changes passed on unanimous voice votes.
Board members also discussed distinguishing commercial kennels (for profit, breeding or boarding) from private hunting kennels and ensuring kennels meet state code standards. The planning commission had recommended approval and county staff said they had not received opposition from the public. The board approved the set of amendments by separate motions and recorded each as passing 5–0.
