Northfield Township, Michigan

Sec. 36-29. – Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

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Kennel, commercial, means any building and/or land used, designed, or arranged for the boarding, breeding, or care of dogs, cats, pets, fowl, or other domestic animals for profit, but shall not include those animals raised for agricultural purposes.

Sec. 36-714. – Kennels.

Dog kennels licensed by the county shall be subject to the following conditions:

(1) Minimum lot size. Any proposed kennel shall be operated on a parcel of land not less than ten acres in area and 400 feet in width.

(2) Setbacks. Buildings in which animals are kept, animal runs, and exercise areas shall not be located in any required front, side, or rear yard setback area, and shall be located at least 300 feet to the nearest edge of a public right-of-way and 200 feet from any neighboring side or rear lot line.

(3) Number of animals. If four or more animals are housed in the kennel, an additional one acre shall be required for every additional ten animals (or fraction thereof).

(4) Public protection. A dog kennel shall be established and maintained in accordance with all applicable county sanitation regulations.

(5) Site plan. A site plan shall be approved in accordance with article XXVIII of this chapter.