06.01 - Req for Appeal-Dog Boarding-Public Hearing

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Previously Completed Actions: ❑ Monitor commercial development along roadways by adopting a zoning strategy that strengthens the downtown commercial area permits sensible development, and retains forested gateways leading into Pequot Lakes. ❑ Provide for orderly business development in clustered, properly zoned development areas in the City. ❑ Designate a rural, urban, and rural /urban transition zone in order to maintain the integrity of these distinct areas. Each zone should promote development that fits within the context of existing development. ❑ Conduct research and seek professional help when needed to make informed land -use decisions. Section 17 -3.1. RULES The language set forth in the text of this Chapter shall be interpreted in accordance with the following rules of construction: 1. The word person includes a firm, association, organization, partnership, trust, company or corporation as well as an individual. 3. The singular includes the plural and the plural includes the singular. 4. The present tense includes the past and future tenses and the future includes the present. 5. The word "may" is permissive. The word "shall" is mandatory. Mandatory compliance with the Ordinance shall allow for variances thereto. 7. The words "lot," "plot," "piece" and "parcel" of land are interchangeable. 8. The words "used for," shall include the phrases "arranged for," "designed for," "intended for, improved for, " "maintained for," and "occupied for.' Section 17 -3.2. DEFINITIONS The following words shall be defined as follows for the purpose of this Chapter: 3. Abutting. Making direct contact with or immediately bordering. 4. Accessory Structure. A building or other structure that is supportive, secondary and subordinate in use and /or size to the principle structure on the same parcel or lot which, because of the nature of its use, can reasonably be located at or greater than minimum structure setbacks. Includes all structures not considered the principle structure including, but not limited to, T.V. towers antennas, dish antennas, outdoor swimming pools, outdoor hot - tubs, detached garages, sheds, guest quarters and boathouses. 5. Accessory Use. A use naturally and normally incident and subordinate to the main use of the premises. 7. Adjacent. In close proximity to or neighboring, not necessarily abutting. 8. Agent. Any person acting on behalf of a landowner in dealing with activities under the jurisdiction of the Ordinance, including but not limited to realtors, contractors or attorneys. Comment: The intended use for the properties in Breezy Pines subdivision is for family dwelling and occupancy. The proposed dog kennel has switched the intended use of the primary structure (house) and the accessory structure (shed). This is inconsistent with the intent of the Code. Furthermore, there are 3 separate, mixed uses on the property and is not consistent with Home occupation standards that all other businesses must comply with. 12. Animals, Domestic. Common household pets, such as dogs and cats, kept for amusement, companionship, decoration or interest. 15. Animal Boarding Facility. An establishment that houses animals, other than those belonging to the occupant, overnight or over an extended period of time. 16. Animal Grooming Establishment. An establishment principally engaged in grooming animals in which overnight boarding is prohibited. 17. Animal Husbandry. The care or breeding of domestic animals such as cattle, hogs, sheep, horses, poultry, dogs (more than two) or cats (more than three) for the occupants of a property. Page 5 of 20