The purpose of this Article 2-14 is to provide standards to ensure that dog kennels are safe and maintained in a clean and sanitary manner and do not create a nuisance to surrounding properties. The dog kennel owner shall submit a fully dimensioned and detailed plan illustrating all structures and areas that will be used in the operation of the dog kennel and showing compliance with the Town's Land Use and Development Code. The Code Enforcement Office may conduct an inspection as needed to verify that the dog kennel is operating as approved and in conformance with this Land Use and Development Code.
A dog kennel shall meet the following standards:
A. 
Shall be located on lots not less than three acres in area.
B. 
Shall not have more than 10 dogs at any given time.
C. 
Dogs shall be housed within a permanent structure/outbuilding between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
D. 
Any structure used for housing the dogs and/or containment area shall be:
(1) 
Designed, constructed and located on the lot in a manner that will minimize the negative impact upon abutting properties.
(2) 
Set back a minimum of 100 feet from all property lines.
[Amended 4-4-2023 by Ord. No. 23-56]
(3) 
Structurally sound and maintained in good repair at all times.
(4) 
Well ventilated so as to provide constant fresh air.
(5) 
Maintained at a comfortable temperature.
(6) 
Maintained in a clean and sanitary condition at all times. Any animal excrement shall be removed at least twice daily from the dog pens and runs. Each pen shall be washed down with water and disinfectant cleaner as often as necessary to maintain a safe and sanitary condition for the dogs, but in no event less than once each day.
E. 
Any structure used for housing the dogs shall have its floor constructed of cement, asphalt or a similar material.
F. 
Outside containment areas shall be enclosed with fencing with a height of no less than eight feet.
G. 
All dog pens shall provide sufficient room for the dogs housed therein to turn about freely, to stand erect, and to lie down in a natural position.
H. 
Any storage container used for holding waste that includes animal excrement shall be kept tightly covered at all times and emptied at least once every two days. Such container shall be located in accordance with the setback requirements for structures as stated in this section.
I. 
All dogs shall have access to shelter to protect them from the weather.
J. 
The dogs shall be provided with sufficient fresh water and wholesome food so as to maintain their health. Food and water containers shall be kept clean and sanitized.
[Added 11-1-1977; amended 3-3-1992; 12-1-2020]