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Board approves conditional-use permit for small dog-boarding kennel in Oak Lake Township
Summary
The Brookings County Board of Adjustment granted a conditional-use permit for Christopher/Becky Jerns to operate a dog boarding kennel at 47809 197th Street, limited to up to 20 dogs and hours from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.; the permit requires septic/waste handling and compliance with zoning conditions.
The Brookings County Board of Adjustment voted to grant a conditional-use permit (2026-CU002) to allow a dog-boarding kennel on a rural property at 47809 197th Street in Oak Lake Township. Richard Rodriguez, county zoning staff, described the proposal as a 30-by-40 building with an indoor wash/clean area, fenced exercise runs, parking for 6–8 cars and daily pickup and temporary storage of animal waste to be spread on agricultural ground following best management practices.
The applicant spoke only to confirm the staff report; no neighbors spoke in opposition. The board’s findings of fact specified hours of operation from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., a maximum of 20 dogs, fenced exercise areas with shaded outside space, and required septic/drain arrangements for wastewater. The board approved the permit by majority vote and authorized the zoning director to issue building permits consistent with the conditions. "We'll leave that in there then," Richard Rodriguez said while summarizing sanitation and dumpster arrangements.
