76-523. Raising of fur-bearing animals; kennels., Article XIII. Planned Unit Development (PUD) and Special Land Use Approval, Chapter 76. Zoning, Code of Ordinances, Code of Ordinances, Chesterfield

(a)

Permission. The raising of fur-bearing animals, including dog kennels (see township kennel ordinance), offices of a veterinarian and animal clinic, mink, rabbit, cat and canine establishment uses may be permitted in the A-1 district.

(b)

Site requirements. Site requirements shall be as follows:

(1)

Minimum site size: 20 acres.

(2)

The site shall abut a public road having a right-of-way not less than that of a collector thoroughfare (86 feet) or a proposed right-of-way of a major or secondary thoroughfare.

(c)

Other requirements. Other requirements shall be as follows:

(1)

There shall be provided an area of at least 100 square feet for each animal, including the area devoted to interior kennel space and runs.

(2)

All interior building areas used for the keeping of animals shall be soundproofed.

(3)

All animals shall be kept in soundproofed buildings between 8:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.

(4)

Exterior dog runs and nonsoundproofed interior buildings shall not be located closer than 200 feet to any lot line.

(5)

Soundproofed interior buildings shall be located at least 100 feet from any property line.

(6)

Exterior areas for the keeping of dogs shall be provided with fencing capable of confining the animals.

(7)

All exterior dog runs shall be screened from view by adjoining parcels and the public road.

(8)

The design and appearance of buildings used as animal boarding places shall be consistent with surrounding uses.

(9)

One parking space shall be provided for every five kennel runs.

(10)

All kennel runs and interior building areas shall have concrete floors or a suitable equivalent that can be easily cleaned.