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Chapter 17.34 — KENNELS

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17.34.010 Generally.

17.34.020 Animal run requirements.

17.34.030 Dispersal of excrement.

17.34.040 Noise attenuation.

17.34.050 Runs or exercise area locations.

17.34.010 Generally.

The following regulations are established for operation and maintenance of kennels in the residential zones pursuant to PMC 17.08.110(G) and the commercial zones pursuant to PMC 17.10.060, Miscellaneous Uses, Small animal boarding. (Ord. 674 § 39, 2008; Ord. 113 § 1 (Exh. A 6.5), 1983)

17.34.020 Animal run requirements.

Animal runs shall meet the following minimums:

  • A. Minimum Sizes. Minimum sizes shall be as follows:
  1. Three feet by five feet for small size animals;

  2. Three feet by nine feet for medium size animals;

  3. Nine feet by nine feet for large size animals.

B. Animal runs shall be constructed and/or coated with nonporous material to discourage the breeding of ticks and other similar pests.

C. All animal runs and animal holding areas shall have concrete or other durable flooring sloped for proper drainage.

D. All animal runs shall be provided with adequate enclosures to provide protection from inclement weather.

E. All animal runs shall be provided with drains sufficient to control drainage and daily washing of the runs.

F. All animal runs shall be washed down daily to control odor, flies and the breeding of ticks, fleas, bacteria and other similar items. (Ord. 113 § 1 (Exh. A 6.5(A)), 1983)

17.34.030 Dispersal of excrement.

All kennels shall be served by sewer and/or all excrement produced by said kenneled animals shall be dispersed on a regular basis so as to control flies and odor, or stored in an enclosed container and dispersed on a regular basis. (Ord. 113 § 1 (Exh. A 6.5(B)), 1983)

17.34.040 Noise attenuation.

All noise shall be sound attenuated so that the noise level measured at the property line is within the ambient level for the zone in which the site is located. (Ord. 113 § 1 (Exh. A 6.5(C)), 1983)

17.34.050 Runs or exercise area locations.

No animal runs, exercise areas or keeping of the kenneled animals for commercial or noncommercial purposes shall be located within the required front, street side or side yards of the zone in which the site is located. (Ord. 113 § 1 (Exh. A 6.5(D)), 1983)

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  1. Chapter 17.02 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  2. Chapter 17.04 — DEFINITIONS
  3. Chapter 17.06 — ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES – ZONING MAPS
  4. Chapter 17.07 — WATER EFFICIENCY STANDARDS
  5. Chapter 17.08 — RESIDENTIAL ZONES
  6. Chapter 17.10 — COMMERCIAL ZONES
  7. Chapter 17.16 — MHP MOBILE HOME PARK ZONE
  8. Chapter 17.18 — PRD PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ZONE
  9. Chapter 17.20 — PC PLANNED COMMUNITY ZONE
  10. Chapter 17.21 — HC HOSPITAL CAMPUS ZONE
  11. Chapter 17.22 — PF PUBLIC FACILITIES ZONE
  12. Chapter 17.23
  13. Chapter 17.24
  14. Chapter 17.26 — SPECIAL USES AND CONDITIONS
  15. Chapter 17.27 — PAWN SHOPS
  16. Chapter 17.28 — HOME OCCUPATIONS
  17. Chapter 17.30 — RECREATIONAL COURTS
  18. Chapter 17.31 — AMATEUR RADIO ANTENNA INSTALLATIONS
  19. Chapter 17.32 — KEEPING OF ANIMALS
  20. Chapter 17.33 — STABLES
  21. Chapter 17.34 — KENNELS
  22. Chapter 17.35 — TEEN CLUBS AND CENTERS
  23. Chapter 17.36 — ARCADES
  24. Chapter 17.37 — SATELLITE DISH ANTENNAS
  25. Chapter 17.38 — ADULT-ORIENTED BUSINESSES
  26. Chapter 17.39 — RESIDENTIAL SENIOR CITIZEN STANDARDS
  27. Chapter 17.40 — COMPREHENSIVE SIGN REGULATIONS
  28. Chapter 17.41 — LANDSCAPE EFFICIENCY STANDARDS
  29. Chapter 17.42 — OFF-STREET PARKING
  30. Chapter 17.44 — NONCONFORMING USES, STRUCTURES AND PERFORMANCE…
  31. Chapter 17.45 — HISTORICAL STRUCTURES
  32. Chapter 17.46 — AMENDMENTS
  33. Chapter 17.47 — SPECIFIC PLAN REGULATIONS
  34. Chapter 17.48 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REGULATIONS
  35. Chapter 17.50 — VARIANCES
  36. Chapter 17.52 — DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCEDURE
  37. Chapter 17.53 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT REGULATIONS FOR CONSIDER…
  38. Chapter 17.54 — ENFORCEMENT
  39. Chapter 17.56 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES

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