Ord 530 Amend Code Allow Dog Training Fac in I DistCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 530
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 12, CHAPTER 1, ARTICLE G.
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT TO ALLOW DOG TRAINING FACILITY
AS A CONDITIONAL USE
The City Council of the City of Mendota Heights, Minnesota, does hereby ordain:
Section 1.
Title 12-1B-2: DEFINITIONS is hereby amended as follows:
DOG TRAINING FACILITY: An indoor or outdoor facility utilized for the organized training
and care of dogs.
Section 2.
Title 12-1G-2: Conditional Uses is hereby amended as follows:
Dog Training Facility, provided that:
A. Screening and Landscaping: When abutting a residential district, an approved
screening and landscaping plan shall be filed and developed along the property
boundary lines.
B. Noise: No noise from the operation of the facility shall be discernible beyond the
boundaries of the lot on which the use is conducted.
C. Odors: Odor control shall consist of a ventilation system designed so that no odors or
organisms will spread between tenant spaces, wards or to the outside air.
D. Hours of Operation: Hours during which the facility will be open shall be approved by
the city council to ensure compatibility with surrounding land uses.
E. Restrooms. Any such facility shall include an enclosed building with restrooms.
F. Outdoor areas. No permanent outdoor pens are allowed with the exception of a separate
outdoor relief area. Any outdoor areas to be used for the animal training facility,
including any relief areas, shall be completely enclosed with a fence that is at least four
feet in height, or all dogs utilizing an outdoor area shall be leashed at all times. No
animals shall remain unattended in outdoor areas.
G. Waste removal. Outdoor areas shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition at
all times. Solid waste material shall be removed daily and disposed of in dedicated
waste containers and in a sanitary manner.
H. Parking. Adequate off-street parking shall be provided, as determined by the Zoning
Administrator.
I. The overnight boarding of dogs shall not be permitted.
Section 3.
This ordinance shall be in effect from and after the date of its passage and publication.
Adopted and ordained into an ordinance this 7th day of August, 2018.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
Neil Garlock, Mayor
ATTEST
Lorri Smith, City Clerk
(Strikeout text indicates matter to be deleted, while underlined text indicates new matter)
Drafted by: City of Mendota Heights
1101 Victoria Curve
Mendota Heights, MN 55118
Ord. 530
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