HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 1595l 1► Z, ► ► f
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1490, CITY CODE OF 2005 RELATING
ANIMAL SHELTERS AND KENNELS WITHIN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Chapter 9, Article I, Section 9.107 (C)(2) of the Columbia Heights City Code, which currently reads to wit:
§ 9.107 SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
(C) Specific development standards. The following uses are subject to specific development
standards:
(2) _Animal kennel or shelter.
(a) All activity shall be within a completely enclosed building with soundproofing and odor
control.
(b) Outdoor kennels shall be prohibited.
Is thereby amended to read as follows:
§ 9.107 SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
(C) Specific development standards. The following uses are subject to specific development
standards:
(2) Minimal kennel or steelier.
(a) Any activity conducted outdoors, including but not limited to play areas, outdoor runs,
etc. shall be approved by the City Council through a Conditional Use Permit on a case -by -case basis.
(b) Outdoor kennels shall be prohibited.
(c) All outdoor activity space shall be completely screened from abutting neighboring
residential zoning districts or uses by a six -foot tall privacy fence that is at least 80% opaque.
(d) All indoor activity shall include soundproofing and odor control.
Chapter 9, Article I, Section 9.110 (E)(3) of the Columbia Heights City Code, shall include the following
addition:
§ 9.110 COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
(E) GB, General Business District.
(3) Conditional uses. Except as specifically limited herein, the following uses may be allowed in
the GB, General Business District, subject to the regulations set forth for conditional uses in § 9.104,
Administration and Enforcement, and the regulations for specific uses set forth in § 9.107, Specific
Development Standards:
(s) Animal keimel and/or shelter.
Section 2:
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after 30 days after its passage.
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First Reading: April 11, /-V I I
Second Reading: April 25, 2011
Date of Passage: April 25, 2011
Offered by:
Seconded by
Roll Call:
Attest:
P�uricia Muscovitz
City Clerk