Riverside Municipal Code Ch. 19.270 Commercial Kennels and Catteries

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Editor's note— Ord. 7462, § 2(Exh. A), adopted April 9, 2019, amended Ch. 2.70 and changed the title of said chapter from "Boarding of Cats and Dogs/Kennels" to "Commercial Kennels and Catteries," as set out herein.

The purpose of regulating kennels and catteries is to ensure compatibility with surrounding uses and properties and to avoid any impacts associated with such uses.

(Ord. 7462, § 2(Exh. A), 2019; Ord. 7331 §31, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

Kennels and catteries, as defined in Article X (Definitions), are permitted as set forth in Article V, Base Zones and Related Use and Development Provisions subject to the requirements contained in this chapter.

(Ord. 7462, § 2(Exh. A), 2019; Ord. 7331 §31, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

The standards set forth in Article V, Base Zones and Related Use and Development Provisions, shall apply to commercial kennels and catteries unless otherwise specified here. Moreover, the commercial kennels and catteries shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, policies and regulations.

A. The site shall be adequate in size and shape to accommodate the type of boarding cats or dogs/kennels proposed and all yards, walls, parking, landscaping and other required improvements.

B. The use shall not substantially lessen the usability or suitability of adjacent or nearby properties for planned or zoned uses.

C. Noise produced by the proposed use shall be in compliance with Chapter 8.10 of the Municipal Code. When the animals are proposed for indoor accommodations, soundproofing shall be provided sufficient to prevent noise and vibrations from penetrating into surrounding properties or buildings as determined by an acoustical analysis prepared by a qualified design professional or acoustical engineer.

D. All commercial kennels and catteries shall be designed and maintained in compliance with Chapter 8.18 of the Municipal Code.

E. The property shall be maintained in such a way so as not to cause fly producing conditions as set forth in Chapter 6.16 of the Municipal Code.

F. The number of dogs or cats permitted for boarding or kenneling shall be as determined through the discretionary permit process, based upon site size, design and compatibility with surrounding uses.

G. The area where the dogs or cats are penned shall be screened with a block wall and a secure gate.

(Ord. 7462, § 2(Exh. A), 2019; Ord. 7331 §31, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)