§ 24-165. Kennels.

A.

Types of Kennels.

1.

Commercial Kennels.

a.

Kennels that do not meet the definition of a personal kennel or a personal hardship kennel are classified as an Animal Services land use.

b.

Commercial kennels are subject to all land use regulations and permit requirements that apply to the Animal Services land use classification under the Use Regulation Tables.

2.

Personal Kennels.

a.

Kennels accessory to an on-site residential use ("personal kennels") require the approval of a Minor Use Permit.

b.

A personal kennel is permitted on any parcel occupied by a residential use provided that all standards in this section are met.

3.

Personal Hardship Kennels.

a.

The Zoning Administrator may approve a personal hardship kennel for a one (1) year period due to death, hardship, illness, or military deployment of a family member. An additional one (1) year extension may be approved by the Zoning Administrator if the conditions initially necessitating a personal hardship kennel remain present upon the completion of the one (1) year period.

b.

A personal hardship kennel requires the approval of an Administrative Permit.

c.

Personal hardship kennels shall allow no more dogs than specified under the permit, not to exceed ten (10) dogs. Confinement shall be adequate to prevent dogs from running at large. No breeding of dogs or boarding of new dogs shall be allowed. The use shall cease upon resolution of the hardship.

B.

Standards Applying to All Kennels.

1.

Parcel Size. The minimum parcel size for a kennel shall be two (2) acres, except for personal hardship kennels which shall be one (1) acre.

2.

Outdoor Kennels. All areas where dogs are housed outdoors shall have roofing as required by Butte County Animal Control.

3.

Indoor Kennels. All areas where dogs are housed indoors shall have ventilation as required by Butte County Animal Control.

4.

Outside Flooring. Exercise areas that are separate from housing kennels may have flooring other than cement (e.g. grass, gravel) and shall be free of standing water or mud.

5.

Identification. Individual kennels shall be clearly labeled with:

a.

Photo of dog;

b.

Dog name;

c.

Dog description;

d.

Rabies vaccination information;

e.

Microchip numbers (if applicable);

f.

Dog owner's name and contact information; and

g.

Other distinguishing information.

6.

Setbacks. All kennel structures and facilities shall be setback a minimum of one hundred fifty (150) feet from any property line, except for personal hardship kennels, which shall be in accordance with Section 24-156 (Accessory Uses and Structures).

7.

Screening. Kennel enclosures shall be screened by an opaque fence of a minimum of six (6) feet in height.

8.

Outdoor Uses. Outdoor exercise areas, runs, or yards may be used only during daylight hours.

9.

Sanitation. Kennels shall be kept in a clean and sanitary manner by the daily removal of waste and by the use of spray and disinfectants to prevent the accumulation of flies, the spread of disease, or offensive odor.

10.

Odors. Animal odors shall not be detectable beyond the property lines of the property where the kennel is located.

11.

Dust and Drainage. Dust and drainage from the kennel enclosure shall not create a nuisance or a hazard to adjoining property or uses.

12.

Breeding. Breeders shall obtain a commercial kennel permit issued by Butte County Animal Control.

13.

Treatment of Dogs. All dogs shall be maintained in compliance with Health and Safety Code Section 122065 requirements for the treatment of dogs.

14.

Noise Standards. Noise standards shall be regulated pursuant to Chapter 41A. Noise Control, Section 41A-7 Exterior Noise Standards and Section 41A-8 Interior Noise Standards. The County may conduct field testing to verify noise levels, or the County may require the operator to hire an acoustical consultant to conduct field testing. If the operator is required to verify noise levels, a test report showing compliance shall be provided by the operator and submitted to the Director of Development Services at the operator's expense. For the purpose of evaluating conformance with the standards of this section, noise levels shall be measured in accordance with Chapter 41A. Noise Control.

(Ord. No. 4062, § 1, 9-10-13)