Calexico Municipal Code Art. V Kennels—Commercial and Noncommercial

The following regulations are established for operation and maintenance of commercial and noncommercial kennels in the residential zones pursuant to Section 17.03.110(B)(9) and (10) and the industrial zones pursuant to Section 17.07.120(C)(8).

(1992 zoning ord. (part))

Animal runs shall meet the following minimums:

A. Minimum sizes:

3′-0″ × 5′-0″ for small size animals

3′-0″ × 9′-0″ for medium size animals

9′-0″ × 9′-0″ for large size animals

B. Animal runs shall be constructed and/or coated with nonporous material to discourage the breeding of ticks and other similar pests.

C. All animal runs and animal holding areas shall have concrete or other durable flooring sloped for proper drainage.

D. All animals shall be provided with adequate enclosures to provide protection from inclement weather.

E. All animal runs shall be provided with drains sufficient to control drainage and daily washing of the runs.

F. All animal runs shall be washed down daily to control odor, flies and the breeding of ticks, fleas, bacteria and other similar items.

(1992 zoning ord. (part))

All kennels shall be served by sewer and/or all excrement produced by said kenneled animals shall be dispersed on a regular basis so as to control flies and odor, or stored in an enclosed container and dispersed on a regular basis.

(1992 zoning ord. (part))

All noise shall be sound attenuated so that the noise level measured at the property line is within the ambient level for the zone in which the site is located.

(1992 zoning ord. (part))

No animal runs, exercise areas or keeping of the kenneled animals for commercial or noncommercial purposes shall be located within the required front, street side or side yards of the zone in which the site is located.

(1992 zoning ord. (part))