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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2.0 PC Staff Report 09.13.2006Exhibits (09/13/06): public Meeting = Xi ���-£^. a s "rt '. .^,�"vYj,�RCSS�Y,�,.$y--��'g� •. _t �r f'��� h � �. J��lt�t �,�" S3+-�+-9�.r1�� A Garfield County Zoning Regulations of 1978, as amended (the Zoning Code) B Staff Memorandum C Application from Langagger D Application from Donofrio E Petition for Kennel Facilities in Garco F G ��1 4 PC 09/13/06 FJ PROJECT INFORMATION AND STAFF COMMENTS REQUEST: APPLICANT (OWNERS): REPRESENTATIVE: Amend the text of Section 5.03.15(8) of the Zoning Resolution of 1978, as amended regarding kennels (Public Meeting) Josef P. Langegger / Frank & Jeannie Donofrio Barb Clifton, Stuver, LeMoine & Clifton, P. C. I. BACKGROUND At present, county regulations regarding dog kennels requires that kennels can be allowed, among other requirements, if the "canine density" is at least 1 dog per acre of the subject property. In other words, a 20 -acre property would be allowed 20 dogs in the kennel on that property. As the request will point out, this appears to be burdensome for smaller properties that wish to have a dog kennel on their property. The County defines a kennel as follows in Section 2.02.311: An establishment other than a pet shop or veterinary clinic, in which more than four (4) adult dogs or domesticated animals are housed, groomed, bjid, boarded, or trained, with or without fees being charged for services and no more than two litter of dogs or domesticated animals are bred in any one calendar year. (A. 94-148) Kennels are allowed / permitted in the following zone districts: Zone District A/I ARRD Resource Lands (GSLV) DWC Permitted Use -By -Right Special Use Permit Use -By -Right Use -By -Right Regardless if a Special Use Permit is required or not, all kennels are required to meet certain performance standards / criteria which are set out here from Section 5.03.15: (1) All kennels shall be completely enclosed within a building that prevents any sounds from emanating from the property boundary in excess of the Residential Zone District standards contained in CRS § 25-12-103, with the exception of CRS § 25-12-103 (2) & (3), that no noise in 1 excess of 55 db(A) from sunrise to sunset and 50 db(A) from sunset to sunrise will be allowed. Sunrise and sunset shall be based on the official time as determined by the Old Farmers Almanac charts of sunrise and sunset for the location of the kennel. A kennel may have dogs outdoors if the noise from the kennel does not exceed the noise standards cited previously and complies with other Garfield County regulations as provided in Section 1.07 of the Garfield County Zoning Resolution of 1978, as amended. (2) No dust, noise in excess of the Residential Zone District standards contained in CRS § 25-12- 103, with the exception that no noise in excess of 55 db(A) from sunrise to sunset, and 50 db(A) from sunset to sunrise as defined above will be allowed, odors or source of filth shall emanate from the property. (3) An individual sewage disposal system capable of handling all feces and urine waste from the kennel or the feces and urine waste shall be stored in a sealed container, capable of being pumped to allow a commercial hauler to dispose of the feces and urine waste at an approved solid waste disposal site. (4) All liquid and solid wastes, as defined in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and Facilities Act, CRS § 30-20-100.5, shall be stored and removed for final disposal in a manner that protects against surface and groundwater contamination. (5) No permanent disposal of any waste shall be permitted at a site. This does not include those wastes specifically excluded from the definition of a solid waste in CRS §30-20-100.5. (6) Special events that attract more than 25 participants shall be prohibited on a site, unless approved as a part of the original permit and the proposed special events are well defined as a part of the permitting process. (7) Animal and food wastes, bedding, debris and other organic wastes shall be disposed of so that vermin infestation, odors, disease hazards and nuisances are minimized. Such wastes shall be removed at least weekly, or more frequently, from the facility and hauled by commercial hauler to an approved solid waste disposal site. (8) No more than one (I) dog per acre of land on the property permitted fora kennel, with a maximum of 60 dogs on a single property. II. REQUEST The Applicants, Josef Langagger and Frank & Jeannie Donofrio, request approval to amend the dog kennel regulation such that no more than 60 dogs could be allowed on a minimum of two acres. 2 III. STAFF COMMENTS One of the Applicants (Langagger) owns a 6.64 -acre property in the A/I zone district which presently is improved by a veterinary clinic and also allows a Kennel as a Use -By -Right. Due to the demand in the area, the Applicant would like to operate a boarding / kennel facility as a part of the veterinary clinic. However, the present kennel regulations limit the dog count on this property to 6.46 dogs which the Applicant states are not commercially viable. (See Exhibit E) for a petition to change the rule submitted by the Applicant's representative.) The other Applicant (Donofrio) runs a "Yorkie Terrier" breeding business in the ARRD zone district on a property of 3.87 acres. The primary location of these dogs is indoors. The Applicant asserts that 1 -acre per Terrier is excessive and unreasonable in the ARRD zone district that also allows for outside farming / grazing uses without an animal density. Note, this Applicant's business is a zoning violation because a Kennel requires a SUP in the ARRD zone district. They have submitted a SUP application on the hope that this amendment is approved. Staff notes that kennels (and how they should be regulated) have been discussed in the County for many years. In 1995, the BOCC required kennels to obtain a Special Use Permit in the ARRD zone district. As part of that, while the BOCC required certain standards be met that dealt with noise, odor, hours of operation, and method of waste management, there was no dog density requirement. The BOCC revisited the kennel question again in 2002 where the subject "one dog per acre" was made a requirement with a maximum of 60 dogs on any one property. Primarily, the discussion around kennels was generally focused on noise from barking dogs and dog waste management resulting in unhealthy situations as well as odor. It remains unclear as to the origin / discussion that resulted in the "one dog per acre" rule other than it appeared in 2002 and was required by Resolution 2002-85 by the BOCC. Note that Weld County requires a maximum of 50 dogs per kennel. As you will remember, much of the kennel discussion was the result of neighbors contesting musher operations in the County where there were large numbers of dogs on one property that lived a large portion of the life outdoors which was noisy. Bill Pinkham's musher operation in Dry Park (south of Glenwood) is a good example of a musher operation. In fact, the most recent regulations are the result of his operation. Perhaps, the "one dog per acre" may have come from the fact that Mr. Pinkham had 40 dogs on 40 acres. As with any potentially impacting land use, proper mitigation of the impacts on neighboring uses is achieved through effective standards. In this case, the first seven standards or criteria in Section 5.03.15 are intended to deal with odor, noise, environmental and animal health issues. The number of dogs per acre appears to be irrelevant and arbitrary if the impacts generated from a "kennel" are properly mitigated through the already approved standards. From the State perspective, the Colorado Department of Agriculture also regulates kennels and 3 breeding operations where they require licenses to operate which are updated every year and also periodically inspect facilities for compliance. Other kennels in the area exist on small acreages such as Red Hill Animal Health Center which boards up to 52 dogs at one time and is located in an urban commercial / residential area. Aspenglo Kennel in the County is a 42 -acre property which has been operating prior to the one -dog per acre rule change but only operates with up to 15 dogs for boarding and primarily training. The State requires the following space standards for indoor enclosures: d. Space Requirements. All primary enclosures shall be constructed to provide sufficient space to allow each pet animal to exercise normal postural movements. (1) Primary Enclosures for Dogs. Minimum space requirements: (a) Each individually enclosed dog that does not have access to a run or exercise area must be provided a minimum amount of floor space, calculated as follows: Find the mathematical square of the sum of the length of the dog in inches (measured from the tip of the nose to the base of the tail) plus 6 inches; then divide the product by 144 and multiply by 2. The calculation is: (length of the dog in inches + 6) x (length of the dog in inches + 6) _ 144 x 2 = required floor space in feet. The maximum required floor space is 24 sq. ft. The minimum floor space is 6 sq. ft. (b) Each primary enclosure, in which a dog spends the majority of its day, shall have the following minimum requirements: x -small dogs up to 10 inches high — 4.5 sq. ft.; small dogs up to 16 inches high — 6.0 sq. f.; medium dogs up to 22 inches high — 9.0 sq. f.; large dogs up to 26 inches high —12 sq. ft.; extra large dogs up to 30 inches high —16 sq. ft.; giant breeds over 30 inches high —18 sq. ft. The height shall be 11/2 times the height of the dog at the shoulder with a maximum height required of 48 inches and a minimum height of 18 inches. If more than one dog occupies these primary enclosures, space will be figured for the first dog, with each additional dog needing one-half of the minimum space required. These dimensions are not considered to be exercise areas. An exercise area or run is required for each animal housed in such an enclosure. The exercise area or run may be, but need not be, contiguous with the primary enclosures specified above. Each dog housed in the specified primary enclosure space must be provided the opportunity to exercise for a minimum of 60 minutes in 24 hours. An exercise plan is 4 required pursuant to Subsection D2d(2)(e) below. (c) If crates are used with the written consent of the owner to house dogs, including weaned puppies, the minimum space requirements are as follows: Dogs, regardless of weight, will have a crate that is a minimum of the length of the dog from the tip of the nose to the base of the tail, plus 3 inches, shall allow a minimum clearance in height at the shoulder of 3 inches while the dog is standing and shall permit the dog to turn around and lay down. Crates of this size are not to be used for exercise areas. Crates of these minimum dimensions shall be used to house one dog only. An exercise area or run is required for animals housed in a crate. Dogs housed in crates shall be provided an opportunity to exercise for a minimum of 60 minutes in 24 hours. An exercise planis required pursuant to Subsection D2d(2)(e) below. (2) Runs and Exercise Areas for Dogs. Minimum space requirements. (a) The length of the runs and exercise areas shall be a minimum of 3 times the length of the dog from the tip of the nose to the base of the tail; the width shall allow the dog to turn around easily; and the height shall be 11/2 times the height of the dog at the shoulders, with the maximum height required of 48 inches, the minimum of 18 inches. (b) Indoor/Outdoor runs that have the primary enclosure and the exercise area in combination shall for measuring purposes be considered one exercise run and shall be measured from the extreme inside to the extreme outside for length determination. (c) Outdoor or indoor runs used as primary enclosure and exercise area in combination shall be measured from one extreme end to the other extreme end for length. The same criteria will apply to free standing runs used for exercise areas only. (d) Runs and Exercise Areas. Dogs housed as described in Subsections D2d(1)(b) and (c) above shall be provided with runs or exercise areas. i. Runs and exercise areas may have wire flooring provided that the wire is of a gauge adequate to prevent sagging under the weight of the animals or injury to the animals' feet, and the mesh is small enough to prevent their feet from passing through. ii. Exercise areas do not need shelter or dog houses if they are not 5 primary enclosures, but must have shade provided with the shaded area of a size directly proportional to the size of the dog being shaded. (e) Dogs housed in primary enclosures or crates described in Subsections D2d(1)(b) and (c) above shall be provided the opportunity to exercise for a minimum of 60 minutes in 24 hours. The licensee shall submit a plan to the Commissioner for approval regarding exercise periods for dogs. The plan shall address the owner's specific requests concerning exercise. Take my dog JEB as an example under the state's guidelines. He is a 75 lb male yellow Labrador. He would be classified as a `large dog" by the State (large dogs up to 26 inches high and 36 inches long from nose to tip of tail) requiring a minimum indoor enclosure of 12 sq. ft. For outdoor run needs, he would need a minimum of 27 sq. ft. for an outside dog run. So, if there were 20 JEBs, you would need a minimum of 240 sq. ft. of interior kennel space with at least 540 sq. ft. in dog runs. These regulations do not address noise or canine density in terms of acreage per dog. The County's regulations do address noise from barking in the following regulation: (1) All kennels shall be completely enclosed within a building that prevents any sounds from emanating from the property boundary in excess of the Residential Zone District standards contained in CRS § 25-12-103, with the exception of CRS § 25-12-103 (2) & (3), that no noise in excess of 55 db(A) from sunrise to sunset and 50 db(A) from sunset to sunrise will be allowed. Sunrise and sunset shall be based on the official time as determined by the Old Farmers Almanac charts of sunrise and sunset for the location of the kennel. A kennel may have dogs outdoors if the noise from the kennel does not exceed the noise standards cited previously and complies with other Garfield County regulations as provided in Section 1.07 of the Garfield County Zoning Resolution of 1978, as amended. Again, the discussion around kennels has primarily been focused on noise from barking dogs and dog waste management resulting in unhealthy situations as well as odor. It remains unclear as to the origin / discussion that resulted in the "one dog per acre" rule other than it appeared in 2002 and was required by Resolution 2002-85 by the BOCC. Perhaps, the "one dog per acre" may have come from the fact that Mr. Pinkham had 40 dogs on 40 acres that primarily live outdoor a large part of the year. As with any potentially impacting land use, proper mitigation of the impacts on neighboring uses is achieved through effective standards. In this case, the first seven standards or criteria in Section 5.03.15 are intended to deal with odor, noise; environmental and animal health issues. The number of dogs per acre appears to be irrelevant and arbitrary if the impacts generated from a "kennel" are properly mitigated through the already approved standards. IV. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the Planning Commission recommend the Board of County Commissioners 6 approve the proposed text amendment to the Zoning Resolution of 1978, as amended dealing with dog kennels in the following manner: Amend Existing Section 5.03.15(8): No more than one (1) dog per acre of land on the property permitted for a kennel, with a maximum of 60 dogs on a single property. New Language for Section 5.03.15(8): No more than 60 dogs shall be allowed on a property having a minimum of two acres. Staff also suggests the Board may wish to require a copy of the license issued by the State as a requirement for kennels and breeders in the County. V. SUGGESTED FINDINGS TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 1. That the meeting before the County Planning Commission was extensive and complete, that all pertinent facts, matters and issues were submitted and that all interested parties were heard. 2. That the proposed text amendment can be determined to be in the best interest of the health, safety, morals, convenience, order, prosperity and welfare of the citizens of Garfield County. 3. That the application has met the requirements of the Garfield County Zoning Resolution of 1978, as amended. P) / yCr-9 oil V 7 44 1/ v Petition for Kennel Facilities in Garfield County. Dr. Langegger has asked the Board of County Commissioners to eliminate the 1 -dog -per -acre rule that applies to kennels in Garfield County. There are very few dog kennels in the area and the need for such a service is great. I do not believe the 1 -dog -per -acre rule acts to protect my interest as a resident of Garfield County. 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Signature Printed Name Address \-) nh )et, L754 /9F7c/AYer #6, ifYyizA7e tele Int (' (,)&3.rnb;r,�ct. l/r C /r9r ('C 302 r7 (5/I -r, Cc Pi b a r � i//__ cs/q (4y 2d225 Jflf�/1 (C57zli2 /2/F/P ee, e/6 O 022eLe4.F,LLC) Co 81Cg$2, 3s"1 C• R• 311 �; n - Co 8 / (pSi 7«,va LA (in laenoe (Gil Roy Kr, c{KeVboc4 (city, Coieu CUUt-n k o.k4 n 5,\* 1113 c Co6bX Rout ad,cALLI ,e(gcCo Lb /Ss® <IFC-ic Co /,so 1/g5 Ev dA-vc- Sr if- CO2- 00( cfy 7/S i. /f '?cu8 0e320 Nock, Cad(6 1-477 181E y> SEP 0 1 2006 Ui_LA a=td:;aL' Petition for Kennel Facilities in Garfield County. Dr. Langegger has asked the Board of County Commissioners to eliminate the 1 -dog -per -acre rule that applies to kennels in Garfield County. There are very few dog kennels in the area and the need for such a service is great. I do not believe the 1 -dog -per -acre rule acts to protect my interest as a resident of Garfield County. I support Dr. Langegger's request. Signature Printed Name t.&' l5 ,Jud,` Pic4etb Address 573 /Y1 d34 -five,, »1/e, Ce, 9/6 s -o W. n ; e.L 111\ 4. ere' L2 sp 020 6 (,,L, Y/K52 (kl C'assai Srni-Yh g4te•-tax-Iiin3 Deems Pe•5it CU9/4e Paida -dot %&l Pat )08- M i / e -F -2m e- /? 44-- cf/So �I Kii Lec 6t i*'// (n&O br',t( -rune coa� o ta__ t2/c- G ob.ee4 774( a0viY %Zi, � ‘ t,v-; Co, 6N\r`21°-P-14—±)-4 kf_SeicL .CA (*Dr- b -tee -1 Cicc\e U /;. (aGn gr.sTi crr�e ,,sky s,cr (o dI Co New Cr,SitF)(a NMAyola I-lamrc. 'NOS Val 202)1X)eLCos4-1e. apt S / _. BiG -ages /sys oaf;,, t r S; l fr Co 8 16- a REL SEP 0 I 200E Petition for Kennel Facilities in Garfield County. Dr. Langegger has asked the Board of County Commissioners to eliminate the 1 -dog -per -acre rule that applies to kennels in Garfield County. There are very few dog kennels in the area and the need for such a service is great. I do not believe the 1 -dog -per -acre rule acts to protect my interest as a resident of Garfield County. I support Dr. Langegger's request. Si nature Printed Name Address O at A y -Caja n 5163 335# nnit-r gt_viLtht Loo4J l(af'lr 1/34 1IiLtVye pt. NF4 co Anua 1A64,411 '10,6 /J »cf t. ( N, V % S►� Iv z 6 6 o MILL a��0 Q n fy °c:1 a 33 C c\ �\\O(6\ R�F1P.C6, tkAa& AAA° 9ANAut-e Jkc, RrtJ 1 bO : S ack Ns ge 3111 ne ILMie Krfo c 1 3tf tl Co g((0. 'a poS� £©a/et fel. 4i/9 eo 'I6sZ 1zf k{ Ca . F/ oco k�R�%t c C,t-QtI •c7o( a 0 a �9 w.X1444 t/, 9> gid a otef)t from -177 1,177 71771.r, SEP i) ! 'L CIF Petition for Kennel Facilities Garfield County. Dr. Langegger has asked the Board of County Commissioners to eliminate the 1 -dog -per -acre rule that applies to kennels in Garfield County. There are very few dog kennels in the area and the need for such a service is great. I do not believe the 1 -dog -per -acre rule acts to protect my interest as a resident of Garfield County. I support Dr. Langegger's request. tf- Signature aiegie Printed Name Address �{ )//tI (te lt)f ((rte -s- 1o® 6a6-4/115L4fe /42sawee ,Co 9163 rig N, &o/Oa! s,°,i c o &EP_ an AV2umbil . SXi n,eaM N( 1A(AteLL (-).2 9T , S, Azto 'l 04th ahe ay) C/'upnd ley; CiVQ &in� t2, �dite�lu a7 D 6 fil 044 r a mit s A(&Aa,Adv-e, jo,m V/f L%.rnMC. 027 1710 13 L, 4-) be / fr" ` �Yl . >{ruvvttaA-- Fill/ I—hiernlGin ?nxc-ci&,, -e C- 31103r a�-C)lo G� 11E4 �;�, glen till° �3'd5A ��� mss (C 8)W( (.0 a-1 ( 1 • / ItgOod a\ 16) irn�.Ilway' 1-116 33rd s+Gws, (0B1601 a? r C�� f ',in/yrsa.�q CR 331 �;"if 60 as.; 2.J ricst eiGye& A/6 a(2 / FF %ue os(o9 T ruar,'sk 77ccJo-1e760 ;i- Posear St+.ozv5 1854 iv(Dato:oc, 2.P . S19f-Ca Er6SZ. QJ\C\\ TcJpa r?30 tile, S .5;11- 1650)- Thar ,TcS Wec OI LID La enz_ Lin Si (t Petition for Kennel Facilities irk, Garfield County. Dr. Langegger has asked the Board of County Commissioners to eliminate the 1 -dog -per -acre rule that applies to kennels in Garfield County. There are very few dog kennels in the area and the need for such a service is great. I do not believe the 1 -dog -per -acre rule acts to protect my interest as a resident of Garfield County. I support Dr. Langegger's request. t j 0 r: ,fl MUG Signature Printed Name Address /fes/%i oris o0 /3 friarnray Gl4/ 5./a', Kn8/6@_ //J (OfnanGlero 6)/ f>i-/(4 WA( /5Y7 }(7/5 stACo, 5 a C ,a, �TL / 33 ,c0 26 3 t 15tzt b/Zr7 ' I, t aft ■ts a_ Is is f • �P 8101'7 *,t.tS S7 cS fir few!. 1J2(-4 Cras\-) e, c o $ibv- P nc)Ye6 woe r 2D4tDr ''k- Dry )\ 9.0 U+.+SLQ &\t &a s s e (( aS 8 Comer. oc\Nete \(ck7 Qtit yt; ir ( NUvec ComghCLeCC Yreul 81 &47 ov,c,A L /cr, Loe.54 SC1k �l� secs -o P CIrtAce - )3OE3:35--mD Oa c&sf/e (0,376(0- Petition for Kennel Facilities in Garfield County. Dr. Langegger has asked the Board of County Commissioners to eliminate the 1 -dog -per -acre rule that applies to kennels in Garfield County. There are very few dog kennels in the area and the need for such a service is great. I do not believe the 1 -dog -per -acre rule acts to protect my interest as a resident of Garfield County. I support Dr. Langegger's request. Printed Name Address Ra,,t4 L4 &'a- ) 5 k Iu Le(ogcr ci1/4_,q( M es- i f. Roy /9c4ersov, a.5L4^144 (Thorwcflik( ZAGS 14c$ 3/ I gel,' 654. ) P‘.- 9)O anti VEL t, ma ti C-- le -m\ C -U 141. 01 Iry 141/417/ e/, 330 (1130-41(trev-fil/9y K2 CL5co rr„un 0 a{ 1cA isjiitet.C. Si l k lgsssco,Rc Sty 11lz/e)CO�i LSA Cat v;o‘.sC, s, acv. %l6ca. (o 1111 �k W2S I Q, Pe ea nose SEP f 1) 0116 GARP iY uU LL+ii4. v: rL NNiNG puo Petition for Kennel Facilities in Garfield County. Dr. Langegger has asked the Board of County Commissioners to eliminate the 1 -dog -per -acre rule that applies to kennels in Garfield County. There are very few dog kennels in the area and the need for such a service is great. I do not believe the 1 -dog -per -acre rule acts to protect my interest as a resident of Garfield County. I support Dr. Langegger's request. Signat re Printed Name Address l i' j; /! C'cJ �/L Sz i 114 zl `l9 CR 27, P (Diu) g na.o ,, (h rah Church /Q8- Isiritt.. Mil/ inch l :id l�_-� /0J/5E•ls'+iauthS71 /a /yam v♦ ' �)&o%ne I-•>�'!'1//7) lyvClevserr/i4uel /7 41- arvt,e, ,4414f Nifit,,,,ni.f-402t--r°; we'd, - / /X v ezzL / a u o C i'�T, .2ty 5;14111 1°V - Uerfir 3 LL'aiu /-//61-3ee k�a y d'eZ'/.? u �aeg, Co � / � L . �t difik _ 74 then C X.Jl /6 (c) gi Sri i n-catk ,-,-5 a ntM t fi � nick",--__ Lo c/I (mss 0 CA('�� Q LSM 0 s Cb 0 -f ---DL C' AA, 5 .gyp 0 (B I f c s -C cu k e, Sat , co 4 f- 2, 17-117 1 ZODU U'1G Petition for Kennel Facilities in Garfield County. Dr. Langegger has asked the Board of County Commissioners to eliminate the 1 -dog -per -acre rule that applies to kennels in Garfield County. There are very few dog kennels in the area and the need for such a service is great. I do not believe the 1 -dog -per -acre rule acts to protect my interest as a resident of Garfield County. I support Dr. Langegger's request. P Address S -4 -Ci t) 0(7D /)&-ct6-N0�-6� JLet Gi (k)en) cy ��I9552 .33521)r"c.kyr y(its) RIA c%7si� I Ric ncJ"esi,-‘ 2 ? 2J Couvr��c R) 2330% l ga in 115 Jdi+I- 6ifle1C0 1pf\rcH \A^ (f ,,\\ -- e 1 Baa 12 n1 co.z. (,-v).-9e 01_ nuetioCr» Le. 06. 4, / � c ar&i i Svss 5-433 (or -32 335A/Ille4s1 /e. /� ,gypg� ra CO i P X� a (wag- ckappeft2 a h,„3Co e(b„ il� sem` yr��r� b,„ sQ +1 is t �-%. z.J t- �':ass Srl,�: J2oss -Qk s: Cv A1 -z j!Sia) aa, R `g0 ,E,3 \3 + 3-3 -az J3 41C 5/Z)17 334 ca..art s ;1-1-, co a l Cos d Petition for Kennel Facilities in Garfield County. Dr. Langegger has asked the Board of County Commissioners to eliminate the 1 -dog -per -acre rule that applies to kennels in Garfield County. There are very few dog kennels in the area and the need for such a service is great. I do not believe the 1 -dog -per -acre rule acts to protect my interest as a resident of Garfield County. I support Dr. Langegger's request. Signature Printed Name Address szcirie icAt'M-o-1\ Ki IA; Leet. LA0. Elea/ 41y 00A%pcmorgs ci l� I GU$ -Pick tr. Si ji- ea° s4 rc . Vloc)AeePg2 ece 12 etde & &161_5t a e40 rzracc yv //A(>Ntu.2 &Zoo e 7/ 30 3R3 FAns Eriaci1 e0 /Jl QJ eA,sn_c� £1 \tm/u„a A Ctt0 183niconCf.SH, (0X165 .P5 ndy3 Utz eika 8EP 0 s ?noe COUUTY r LA 3N!NG g Petition for Kennel Facilities in Garfield County. Dr. Langegger has asked the Board of County Commissioners to eliminate the 1 -dog -per -acre rule that applies to kennels in Garfield County. There are very few dog kennels in the area and the need for such a service is great. I do not believe the 1 -dog -per -acre rule acts to protect my interest as a resident of Garfield County. I support Dr. Langegger's request. p reSs% Printed Name Address 1(ry A/Wr 441 /9f 41.„407,t n✓ Cit/t-6 Lb? q ri.Scz �` ? fLeA li)r➢oan+ O�q tun OD,' 0,14 iJe, Pla rr w :1-h llolC Y any iuji-Z3.,+ l C k[ca e I cuavyker 5419 Oc citstOc c- �l3(o vzo�a 13r 6 I'J- C6 6165o� , c,reAlti Cot 03%. Ou�pviS /1o/ AUt L c)at ia.L wii /2 4n 59n Cbz u n-1 y Pd. 335 New apal4 4L{a 9 7g C 33 f ° il��l b fr �7 C'Oivr� L:.hlkrn�1� ll �o Ballard S71 ftCo �fe r f1 t %Du.)/TM \i -fit (DIGS 6 Gt"na' -11-)\s e \? D aware. kik , >' G co %b l `-"o kigns-on 33 GYI >f P✓ l %r n 751"''/ Tiio 0900 cie3ga �e�� Petition for Kennel Facilities in Garfield County. Dr. Langegger has asked the Board of County Commissioners to eliminate the 1 -dog -per -acre rule that applies to kennels in Garfield County. There are very few dog kennels in the area and the need for such a service is great. I do not believe the 1 -dog -per -acre rule acts to protect my interest as a resident of Garfield County. I support Dr. Langegger's request. Signature Printed Name Address iil l IAA l�U tr as (\ 1/4A.vY ANC n CSL. ZS' ie 4, CUrrs i(o S x Lo 2 L..2 ot e N)t CcesiG co ' guRY C ,f\l\r\LULC C «aChurd, \n ,r M c-) Thia,Neve Ci“ L_ 3a7 tG& i 2- 5t53 ed • N/CQ' � :saw 6 -off e/ -t" di /eV 00 X1-7 11-(ah�i rify-z Y; /&(4� 1 i iVisk C retro (-)b Co . (cv(Co LircolsC-pJf- >0�3 3s (s (24/7 SEP 0 Znpr TY Petition for Kennel Facilities in Garfield County. Dr. Langegger has asked the Board of County Commissioners to eliminate the 1 -dog -per -acre rule that applies to kennels in Garfield County. There are very few dog kennels in the area and the need for such a service is great. I do not believe the 1 -dog -per -acre rule acts to protect my interest as a resident of Garfield County. I support Dr. Langegger's request. Signature Printed Name Address #/, / p, Maid A ref //nit 4:144-11 LiCCOA.^Q11f Pi* ,A427-1 TSa/7�1-/,ice Jit, 7a Grazee, 1c075 pcatt, citric/SAE I# / it 44 # a ti x91-, '1 Pere /i I' • I eta 2 Yn U3k MoiAo- We_sk- "2 Pitt vt'f") Sam rai A 6h rrn CYaJ A 707 gem (-GRA 7`40 /04,5347;5.k J (c3 }`JM R&thi'Slrfl ' o,t)ts`p .Ju o 4Lfl moi 6111 e 9K NW vi gt 05 Petition for Kennel Facilities in Garfield County. Dr. Langegger has asked the Board of County Commissioners to eliminate the 1 -dog -per -acre rule that applies to kennels in Garfield County. There are very few dog kennels in the area and the need for such a service is great. I do not believe the 1 -dog -per -acre rule acts to protect my interest as a resident of Garfield County. I support Dr. Langegger's request. Signature �d �QAA l ,tW s. S,S N Printed Name So-VI17 e -F72_ 1 cr-t The"C-o r& Address Gfvo /(/ =i1 s7 S,r/ alar cE a/V 5/// < fCO Q -ass itilk&kecyl o2 Liz \OK\ 1 `\?,\CQ 307 00\ut‘rq D • c CnPy/i/C P/h _39„x - too kuz_ %!Stookuz_ %tut - l strzww,j, Roy taa cks C-cw C-„33 ( S it PC 1'501, t p —TC ra al a1l663 Nuw6 dy y4_a d deC A \A\ -Cc FWle \e11 tkC,S ��FI�Cb � t ehnit la lhIrt ,3tEc _k. 2.1.10t: �I.V Petition for Kennel Facilities in Garfield County. Dr. Langegger has asked the Board of County Commissioners to eliminate the 1 -dog -per -acre rule that applies to kennels in Garfield County. There are very few dog kennels in the area and the need for such a service is great. I do not believe the 1 -dog -per -acre rule acts to protect my interest as a resident of Garfield County. I support Dr. Langegger's request. Printed Name Address w e.` LSnv%/ 5'/ ,</, 6 o/,neA% S,' / 0-06k )Jt..S` -- 4 I LI N . &nl ,-) Sf ( [- a ICQrd 11°)ti+e C�Dq L-lugl CR 3ff g/u? Gee f 4 er1t &G SCfn �it)Cgs-�'Ie c0 g(LK} J tAck 3g6►tta5�'-�Dr pi M/FAt/P>v%7 ilE)M1.4S aa--1 C:49 12(Zz(s63I a'()k!�*n 51-1 kiv5 6 PpLx i&31:gid,.-6° ItAIAL114-62471114Oar C6OSAUL �b / Atki# k fti PrP ��,,, ,,cr fE (;o LU:« Petition for Kennel Facilities in Garfield County. Dr. Langegger has asked the Board of County Commissioners to eliminate the 1 -dog -per -acre rule that applies to kennels in Garfield County. There are very few dog kennels in the area and the need for such a service is great. I do not believe the 1 -dog -per -acre rule acts to protect my interest as a resident of Garfield County. I support Dr. Langegger's request. Signature Printed Name ,1oreen &ohs watad MU 40in7v6,4 1267-74 Address l'S)Cta-CZ ire ,tef44/a 6 -SJ Dose? Car, f, ,&eo. gvb 5-71 518 Inc -C to & Av-e, R iotE , tf l b ..ca - / 5/Cs Srr 0 :-:Loon 12.00 DOG BREEDER FACILITY REGULATIONS A. FACILITY STANDARDS 1. License Requirements: No person shall operate a dog breeder facility unless the person holds a valid license issued by the Commissioner pursuant to PACFA and Sections 2.00 and 3.00 of these rules and regulations. The twelve month license period shall commence the first working day of March and must be renewed on or before the first working day of March the following calendar year. 2. Structural Plan Evaluation: a. Plan Submission. Detailed plans and specifications will be submitted to the Department whenever it is proposed to erect or extensively remodel any dog breeder facility, specifically any remodeling that requires a building permit and affects a minimum of 25% of the square footage of the existing facility. Plans pertaining to upgrades which are only electrical or plumbing in nature will not require a plan submission. Each dog breeder facility or any person intending to become a dog breeder facility shall be responsible for submitting all plans and specifications. Plans shall be approved or disapproved by the Department, typically within 10 working days of submission. Approval of plans and specifications is necessary before construction can begin and final approval of the constructed facility is necessary before operation can start. b. Plan Specification Content Requirements. Final plans and specifications shall comply with these regulations and shall include descriptions of the ventilation system, plumbing fixtures, and floor, wall, and ceiling finishes. It is not necessary for plans and specifications to be professionally drawn, providing the plans are legible, drawn or sketched to consistent scale, with dimensions indicated, accurately depicting the intended construction or remodeling. 3 General Standards: a. Interior Surfaces. The interior facility surfaces shall be constructed and maintained so that they are water resistant and can be cleaned and sanitized. These surfaces need not extend more than 18 inches beyond the perimeter of any animal enclosure or sink. Floors directly beneath all animal enclosure areas, except where those enclosures are of solid sides or so constructed as to prevent the leakage of urine or feces, must be of a material which is water resistant and can be cleaned and sanitized. b. Electric Power. Electric power shall be provided. c. Water. Potable water shall be provided for drinking purposes, with back flow prevention devices installed on any threaded faucets where hoses may be attached for cleaning the facility or on the main water line serving the facility. d. Washrooms and Sinks. Accessible washrooms or sinks shall be provided to maintain personal hygiene among animal caretakers. A sink in good repair or a dishwasher shall be provided for washing and sanitizing. e. Waste Water Disposal. Waste water from indoor facilities shall be disposed of by connection to a sanitary sewer or any state, county, or locally approved water disposal system. A method shall be provided to rapidly eliminate excess water. f. Protect animals kept there from injury, ensure containment of pet animals within the pet animal facility and restrict entry of other animals and humans from outside by either a building or a fence designed to be escape -proof. B. ANIMAL ENCLOSURE STANDARDS 1. Primary Enclosure Defined. Primary enclosures are those animal enclosures in which the animal rests or sleeps. Such enclosures may be used temporarily or permanently. a. Primary enclosures shall sound and maintained in good rep be constructed and maintained animals to remain dry and clean. be structurally air. They shall to enable the b. The floors of the primary enclosures shall be constructed to prevent injury to the animals' feet and legs. Enclosures for dogs may have wire flooring provided that the wire is of adequate gauge to prevent sagging under the weight of the animals, and the mesh is small enough to prevent the animals' feet from passing through. c. Dog Houses with Chains. (1) The use of dog houses with chains (tethering) as a primary enclosure is prohibited. (2) Facilities that Alaskan dog breeds specifically sleds, may writing for against dog as a primary waiver shall or breed, Alaskan train or house breed crosses, for the purpose of pulling dog request the Commissioner in a waiver of the prohibition houses with chains (tethering) enclosure. Such a request for be submitted annually with each application or reapplication for licensure. Granting such waiver is in the sole discretion of the Commissioner. (a) No female dogs in whelp or with puppies shall be tethered. (b) If dog houses with chains are used as primary enclosures for dogs kept outdoors, the chains used shall be so placed or attached that they cannot become entangled with the chains of other dogs and any other objects. Such chains should be a minimum of 6 feet and of a type commonly used for the size dog involved and shall be attached to the dog by means of a well -fitted, nontightening collar or harness. All tethering chains shall have a swivel. (c) If tethering is used, a fence perimeter shall surround the entire tethering area to protect the tethered dogs from predators, stray animals and humans. d. Indoor Facilities or Portions thereof. (1) Heating and Cooling. Housing for pet animals shall be sufficiently heated or cooled when necessary to protect animals from cold or heat to provide for their health. The ambient temperature shall be consistent with the requirements of the specific pet animals. Heating shall be deemed necessary when the inside temperature of the facility falls below 50 degrees Fahrenheit for a period of 4 consecutive hours and cooling shall be deemed necessary when the temperature of the facility rises above 90 degrees Fahrenheit. The ambient temperature shall be consistent with the requirements of the specific breed, the age of the animal, or that to which the animal is acclimated. Ambient temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit may be acceptable for dogs so acclimated. (2) Ventilation. Housing for pet animals shall be ventilated with fresh or filtered air to minimize odors and moisture, and to provide for the health and comfort of the animals at all times. Means shall be provided to exhaust the air from the animal area to the outside of the building, which may be by natural or mechanical means. (3) Lighting. Housing for pet animals shall have well distributed natural or artificial light for routine inspections, and to facilitate routine cleaning and the proper care and maintenance of the pet animals. (4) Only the portions of the building or home designated as a dog breeding facility need meet the requirements set forth in this subparagraph d. e. Outdoor Facilities or Portions thereof. (1) Shelter from Sunlight. A shaded area will be provided to all dogs housed in an outdoor primary enclosure to allow protection from the direct rays of the sun. The shaded area provided shall be of a size directly proportional to the size of the dog being protected and shall be positioned so that maximum shade protection is provided. (2) Shelter from Rain or Snow. A shelter will be provided to allow all dogs housed in an outdoor primary enclosure to remain dry during rain or snow. (3) Shelter from Cold Weather. Shelter shall be provided which is a moisture -proof structure of suitable size to accommodate the animal and allow retention of body heat, made of durable material with a solid floor raised off the ground. For sled dogs a solid raised floor shall not be required. (4) Drainage. Outdoor enclosures shall be so designed and constructed to suitably demonstrate drainage to eliminate natural or other excess water, regardless of surfacing material. f. Spatial Requirements. (1) Temporary primary enclosures will have a minimum length equal to the length of dog from the tip of its nose to the base of its tail and shall allow a minimum clearance in height at the shoulders of 3 inches, while the dog is standing normally and permit the dog to turn around and lie down. The primary enclosures with these dimensions are to be used only when the dog is sleeping or eating, when the run or exercise areas are being cleaned, during behavior modification, or when the caretaker is absent from the facility for a period of less than 10 hours. These primary enclosures are not to be used for exercise or socialization areas. Primary enclosures with these dimensions will be used to house one dog only at any given time. Confinement in an enclosure of this size shall not exceed 18 hours per day. (2) Permanent primary enclosures which are used for housing other than when the dog is sleeping or eating, or when the exercise which do not area shall additional (measured by of areas are being cleaned, and have access to a run or exercise be larger to allow the dogs space. Minimum space standards from the outside of the enclosure or using the manufacturer's published list measurements): Size of Dog Extra Small (<10 inches high) Small (<16 inches high) Medium (<22 inches high) Large (<26 inches high) Extra Large (<30 inches high) Giant (any dog >30 inches high) Min. Space Height 4.5 sq. ft. 6 sq. ft. 9 sq. ft. 12 sq. ft. 16 sq. ft. 20 sq. ft. 18 in. 18-24 in. 24-33 in. 33-39 in. 39-45 in. 45-48 in. If more than one dog occupies these primary enclosures, space will be figured for the first dog, with each additional dog needing one-half of the minimum space required. (3) Whelping Areas. A whelping area will allow the mother to lie stretched out on her side, permitting all puppies to nurse. The number of puppies and the temperament of the mother will be an additional factor in determining the size of the whelping The bitch should have enough room to the whelping nest. As the puppies grow, calculations for additional specified in Subsection Blf(2) above shall apply. area. leave the dogs as immediately (4) Nursery. Primary enclosures for puppies from weaning to age 4 months will be large enough to accommodate all occupants, allowing them to turn around, stand up, lie down, exercise normal postural movements, and to encourage socialization and exercise. The calculations for additional dogs as specified in Subsection Blf(2) above shall apply. (5) Runs or primary enclosures that are indoor/outdoor in combination shall be deemed one exercise run or primary enclosure for measuring purposes and shall be measured from the extreme inside to the extreme outside. (6) Runs and Exercise Areas. The length of runs and exercise areas shall be a minimum of three times the length of the dog from the tip of the nose to the base of the tail; the width shall be not less than one-third of this figure plus six inches; and the height shall be 1% times the height of the dog at the shoulders, with the maximum required height of 48 inches and the minimum allowed of 18 inches. All dogs housed in temporary primary enclosures as specified in Subsection Blf(1) above shall be provided with runs or exercise areas, and shall be permitted a minimum of 60 minutes of exercise within a 24 hour period. (a) Runs and exercise areas may have wire flooring provided that the wire is of a gauge adequate to prevent sagging under the weight of the animal or injury to the animal's feet, and the mesh is small enough to prevent the animal's feet from passing through. (b) Exercise areas do not need shelter or dog houses if they are not primary enclosures, but must have shade provided with the shaded area of a size directly proportional to the size of the dog to be shaded. (7) Turn out pens, paddocks, extra large exercise areas,' or open fields will be permitted for supervised training or exercise. Since dogs will not be left unsupervised, no shelter, dog house, shade or other structures are required to be in these areas. C. CARE AND HANDLING OF PET ANIMALS 1. Food and Water: a. Pet animals shall be fed consistent with the nutritional needs for the age of the animal, at least once a day, except when under special veterinary care. The food shall be of such nutritional value necessary to meet the normal daily requirements for the condition and size of the animal. Perishable food shall be refrigerated. b. Except when under special veterinary care, if potable water is not continually available to dogs, it must be offered to the d6gs as often as necessary to prevent dehydration or heat prostration. c. Open food and water containers shall be accessible to the pet animal and located to minimize contamination by excreta. Disposable containers may be used if discarded after each use. Self feeders and waterers may be used if cleaned regularly. d. Other Cleaning. Water and food containers and all other utensils shall be cleaned and sanitized using heat or chemical sanitizing solution. A dishwasher which utilizes heat or chemical sanitizing solution may suffice. These containers shall be cleaned and sanitized as often as necessary to maintain sanitary conditions. 2. Classification and Separation: a. Housing. Animals housed together in the same primary enclosure shall be maintained in compatible groups, with the following additional restrictions. b. Females in season (estrus) shall not be kept in the same primary enclosure, run, or exercise areas with males, except for breeding purposes. c. Any dog exhibiting an aggressive behavior shall be housed individually in a primary enclosure, run, or exercise area. d. Puppies under the age of 4 months shall not be housed in the same primary enclosure, run, or exercise area with adult dogs other than their dam or foster dam, unless under direct supervision. e. No more than 5 dogs over six months of age may be housed in any one common area at any one time. Facilities may request annually, in writing, from the Commissioner a waiver from this requirement if they can demonstrate provision for the safety of dogs housed within common areas. f. Any bitch in whelp will be housed individually in a primary enclosure, pen, or exercise area a minimum of one week prior to the whelping date. g. Pet animals under quarantine or treatment for a suspected communicable disease shall be physically separated from other susceptible animals to minimize the dissemination of disease. h. Each pet animal shall be observed by the animal caretaker in charge, or by someone under the caretaker's direct supervision, on a daily basis. Sick, diseased or injured dogs shall be provided with timely veterinary care or disposed of in a humane manner, pursuant to § 35-80- 102(7). D. TRANSPORTING DOGS 1. Enclosures to Transport Dogs. a. Temporary transport cages dogs shall be constructed of to protect the the animals. ventilation to the dogs at all enclosures, such as compartments, , or crates, if used to transport secured, water resistant, well cleanable material, and designed health and ensure the safety of Such enclosures shall have ensure the comfort and health of times. b. Such enclosures shall be constructed or positioned in the vehicle in such a manner that: (1) Each animal in the vehicle has access to sufficient air for normal breathing. (2) The openings of such accessible at all times removal of the animals. (3) The animals are from the elements. enclosures are for emergency afforded protection (4) The animal areas of the vehicle shall be heated or cooled when necessary to prevent hypothermia or hyperthermia of the dogs being transported. c. Enclosures used to transport dogs shall be large enough to ensure that each animal contained therein has sufficient space to turn, stand, and lie down. Animals which are not conditioned to each other may not be transported in the same primary enclosure. d. Animals shall not be placed in enclosures over other animals in transit unless such enclosure is fitted with a floor of a material which prevents animal excreta from entering lower enclosures. e. Enclosures used to transport dogs shall be cleaned and sanitized between trips, or more often if necessary. f. Dogs shall be removed from the vehicle while in active transport a minimum of every 8 hours and allowed to urinate, defecate, and obtain exercise. 2. Food and Water. Food and water shall be provided consistent with the requirements of Subsection C above. 3. Classification and Separation. The same requirements of Subsection C above apply. 4. Vehicles. a. Vehicles used primarily in transporting dogs shall be equipped to provide fresh or filtered air to all animals being transported without injurious drafts. b. The animal cargo space shall be so constructed and maintained as to minimize the ingress of exhaust from the vehicle's engine. E. SANITATION 1. General Standards. a. Cleaning of Pet Animal Enclosures (1) Dogs shall be protected from exposure to water or chemical solution used in cleaning the primary enclosure. All surfaces of occupied primary enclosures shall be cleaned and sanitized as often as necessary to reduce disease hazards and odors, and to maintain sanitary conditions. (2) Hard Surfaced Runs and Pens. Cleaning shall be accomplished by washing all soiled surfaces with a detergent, followed by a safe and effective sanitizer. (3) Runs, Pens, and Exercise Areas. Gravel, sand, or soil shall be sanitized by removing the soiled gravel, sand, or soil and replacing it when the material is permeated with urine and/or fecal matter thatis not removable without removing the material, or when odors are present. b. Housekeeping. Premises (building and grounds) shall be kept clean and in good repair in order to protect the animals from injury and to facilitate the prescribed husbandry practices. Premises shall remain free of accumulations of trash. c. Waste Di bedding, dead wastes shall infestation, nuisances are sposal. Animal and food wastes, animals, debris and other organic be disposed of so that vermin odors, disease hazards, and minimized. Such wastes shall be removed at least weekly from the facility. As to dead animals, the licensee may wish to refer to § 25-1-612, C.R.S., as amended and any local ordinance or rules and regulations concerning proper disposal. d. Pest Control. Insects, parasites, and avian and mammalian pests shall be controlled. e. Storage. Supplies of food and bedding shall be stored off the floor or in waterproof closed containers and protected against infestation or contamination by vermin. 2. Whelping Areas/Nursery a. Whelping areas and nurseries shall be kept clean and sanitized to minimize disease spread by infectious agents. b. When a separate whelping area/nursery is provided, only a visual inspection by the Department will be conducted if whelping is in progress or if the nursery is occupied. If entry is deemed necessary by the inspector, then unused, clean protective clothing and footwear must be worn. F. RECORDS 1. Requirements: a. Sales Records. Records of all sales or disposition of pet animals shall be kept by the breeder facility for two years from the date of the transaction, with the records kept at the address specified in the license application. Sales records shall include the date of transaction, breed, specific identifying characteristics (if available), gender and date of birth or age of the dog, and the name and address of the purchaser. b. Purchase Records. Records of purchases shall also be maintained for at least 2 years, with the records kept at the address specified in the license application. Purchase records shall include the date of the transaction, the name and address of the seller, and the number, breed, specific identifying characteristics (if available), gender and date of birth or age of the animals received. c. Veterinary Treatment Records. records shall be kept on all dogs any medications and/or immunizations treatment or prevention treatment of injury, while breeder facility. These the identification of the Treatment that receive used in the of illness, or the in the care of the dog records shall include dog receiving medical treatment, the name of the medication and/or immunization used, the amount of medication used, and the time and date on which the medication and/or immunization was administered. These records shall be kept at the dog breeder facility for a period of 60 days after the sale of the dog. d. Written disclosure of all treatments involving immunizations, medications, anthelmetics (wormers) and all other treatments for parasites, administered thirty days prior to transfer, shall be provided to the purchaser of the dog at the time of the sale. A record detailing the product used, the dosage and the date administered shall be provided to the purchaser at the time of sale. e. Availability. The above records shall be available to any inspector authorized by the Department at all reasonable times during business hours, or at other mutually agreeable times. f. Yearly Reports. The licensee shall report to the Commissioner on a yearly basis the numbers of transfers and litters to accurately determine licensing status: These figures shall be reported as set forth in Section 5.00 of these rules and regulations. G. SALE OR TRANSFER 1. Reasonable care shall be taken to release for sale, trade or adoption only those dogs that are free of undisclosed disease, injury or abnormality. 2. It is unlawful to sell, transfer or adopt dogs under the age of 8 weeks. H. INSPECTIONS The facility inspector shall follow Department protocols concerning disinfection of footwear.