19991012 1999-23ORDINANCE NO. 1999-23
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE CITY OF FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA,
CHAPTER 26, ARTICLE I, SECTION 26-4, DEFINITIONS, TO AMEND
THE DEFINITION OF KENNEL
WHEREAS, there should be a distinction in the zoning ordinance between kennels mn
for compensation and kennels that, by definition, exist by virtue of dogs being harbored in a
single residence;
WHEREAS there is a relationship between numbers of dogs kept at a residence, lot
size, and appropriate regulation to ensure compatible uses in residential areas; and
WHEREAS, it is important to ensure that the keeping of dogs be permitted as an
accessory use in residential areas under appropriate conditions to ensure that there will be no
negative impact on the character of neighborhoods;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED that Article I, Section 26-4 (Definitions) of
Chapter 26 (Zoning) of the Code of the City of Fairfax, Virginia be amended to change the
definition of kennel to read in its entirety as follows:
Kennel: Any place in or at which dogs are kept under one or more of the following
conditions:
1. More than the following number of dogs of more than four (4) months of age
based on minimum lot size:
1 to 2 dogs
3 dogs
4 dogs
No minimum lot size requirement
7,500 square feet minimum lot size
12,500 square feet minimum lot size
OR
2. Any number of dogs that are kept for the purpose of sale or in connection with the
boarding, care, training, breeding, or selling, for which any fee is charged.
3. In no case shall more than four (4) dogs be kept on any residential lot in the City.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, a place in a residential zoning district in which
greater numbers of dogs are kept shall not be deemed to be a kennel if the City
issued dog licenses for such dogs on or before October 12, 1999 to the owner or
tenant of the property where such dogs are kept.
The ordinance shall become effective as provided by law.
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Planning Commission Hearing:
City Council Hearing:
Adopted:
July 26, 1999
July 27, 1999 and October 12, 1999
October 12, 1999
Mayor
Date
ATTEST:
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The vote to adopt was 5-1, recorded as follows:
Vote:
Councilman Coughlan Yes
Councilman Greenfield Yes
Councilman Lederer Yes
Councilman Petersen No
Councilman Rasmussen Yes
Councilman Silverthome Yes