HomeMy WebLinkAbout1682ORDINANCE NO. 1682
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 9.111 OF THE CITY CODE OF 2005
TO ESTABLISH ANIMAL KENNELS AND SHELTERS AS A CONDITIONAL USE
IN THE CITY'S 1-1, LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICT
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1
The definition of the term "Kennel," as provided in Section 9.103 of the City Code of 2005, is hereby
amended to read as follows:
KENNEL, ANIMAL (ANIMAL SHELTER1. Any premises where three or more non -caged domestic animals
over six months of age are kept, except for an animal hospital, pet shop or veterinary clinic. "Animal
kennels" and "animal shelters" include animal daycare uses such as "doggie daycare" and incidental
grooming, walking and/or training services.
Section 2
9.111 (13)(3) of the City Code of 2005 (1-1 District Conditional Uses) is hereby amended to read as follows,
to wit:
(3) Conditional uses. Except as specifically limited herein, the following uses may be allowed in the 1-1,
Light Industrial 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:
(a) Caretaker's residence.
(b) Outdoor sales and/or display.
(c) Outdoor storage.
(d) Parking ramp.
(e) Concrete, asphalt or rock crushing operation.
(f) Salvage operation/transfer station.
(g) Adult entertainment use.
(h) State licensed residential care facility, correctional.
(i) Fences greater than seven feet in height.
(j) Barbed wire fences.
(k) Animal kennel and/or shelter.
Section 3
9.107(C)(2) of the City Code of 2005 (Specific Development Standards — Animal kennel or shelter) is
hereby amended to read as follows, to wit:
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(2) Animal kennel or shelter.
Section 4
(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) Outdoor activity spaces shall meet the following requirements:
1. The 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 percent opaque.
2. The space shall be cleaned regularly so as not to create a nuisance as defined by the City
Code.
3. Animal waste produced within the space shall not be allowed to directly enter the
City's storm sewer system.
(d) All indoor activity shall include soundproofing and odor control.
(e) The kennel or shelter shall provide a minimum floor area of 48 square feet per dog and 20
square feet per cat or any other animal boarded at any one time, exclusive of office or
storage area.
(f) Air temperature within the kennel or shelter shall be maintained between 60 degrees and
80 degrees Fahrenheit.
(g) Within the kennel area, wall finish materials below 48 inches in height shall be impervious,
washable materials such as sealed masonry, ceramic tile, glass board, or fiberglass
reinforced plastic (FRP) panels.
(h) Floor finishes shall be sealed concrete, or another impervious surface approved by the City.
(i) Animal waste shall be immediately cleaned up with solid wastes being enclosed in a
container of sufficient construction to eliminate odors and organisms. All animal waste
shall be disposed of on a daily basis.
(j) The kennel or shelter shall provide sufficient, uniformly distributed lighting to the kennel
area.
This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after 30 days after its passage.
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First Reading: February 13, 2023
Offered by: Jacobs
Seconded by: James
Roll Call: All Ayes
Second Reading:
February 27, 2023
Offered by:
Jacobs
Seconded by:
Spriggs
Roll Call:
All Ayes
Date of Passage: February 27, 2023
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Am'da Marquez Sim a, I&yor
Attest:
a Ion, City Clerk/Council Secretary