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• • AGENDA ITEM 5.B. STAFF ORIGINATOR: Paul Bengtson P & Z MEETING DATE: January 14, 2009 TOPIC: PUBLIC HEARING: Zoning Ordinance Amendment Amending the Definition of Private Kennel to allow three dogs on any property without a kennel license. BACKGROUND In response to concerned residents, the City Council adopted a new definition of the term Private Kennel, which allows three dogs on any property instead of the previous limit of two dogs. As this definition is repeated in the Zoning Ordinance for the purposes of enforcing the need for Conditional Use Permits for Commercial Kennels, the Planning and Zoning Board is now being asked to consider an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to match the definition of the City Code as adopted by the City Council on January 12, 2009. ANALYSIS The definition of Private Kennel should reflect the following changes: KENNEL, PRIVATE. Any structure or premises on which fi be,�cweeen 3 {three) and 4 (four) dogs, over six months of age, are kept for private enjoyment and not for monetary gain. PROCESS As this amendment to the zoning ordinance originates with staff, there is no applicant. However, an amendment to the ordinance requires a public hearing to allow for public comment. A notice of the public hearing was published in the official newspaper as required. Following a recommendation by the P & Z Board, staff will present the proposed amendment to the City Council. An ordinance requires two readings (and votes) by the City Council. Upon adoption, it then is published in the newspaper and becomes effective after thirty days have passed. RECOMMENDATION Staff is recommending approval of the zoning ordinance amendment.