§ 24-69. Animal rescue shelters.

(a)

The keeping of a total of up to eight dogs, cats, or a combination of both, not exceeding eight animals, for the purpose of operating an animal rescue shelter are allowed in certain districts subject to the requirements below.

(b)

Animal rescue shelters of any size are permitted uses in the GC and HWC districts.

(c)

In the SR district, any personal dogs or cats kept as pets by the operator of the facility shall reduce the allowed number of sheltered animals by a count of one animal for each dog or cat that is being housed on the same premises and kept as a pet.

(d)

An animal shelter in the SR district shall not be located any closer than 3,000 feet from another existing animal rescue shelter.

(e)

For purposes of determining the total number of allowed animals, litters under four months of age shall count the same as one adult animal. For rescued animals that give birth after being rescued, animals under the age of four months shall not be counted in the total. For shelters being operated out of a single-family home, only one litter at a time shall be allowed.

(f)

A permit is required and the permit holder shall comply with all other applicable control regulations.

(Ord. No. 1306 , § 1(Exh. A) 11-9-16)