TA18-02 Application Package
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TEXT AMENDMENT PROPOSAL
OBJECTIVE
Text Amendment Proposal
We would like to add ‘P’ for Kennels in I-2 in the Table of Permitted Uses.
The Opportunity
Zoning in and around industrial zoned areas will allow for kennels to be away from residential homes, or
businesses where they may prefer a quieter use of business.
Potentially will add more opportunity for business growth to our county
Majority of I-2 property is surrounded by like minded property allowing for kennels to operate without interfering
with the quiet enjoyment of a private home.
The Solution
Allow I-2 zoning to permit Kennels
Rationale
Currently with in the county, Kennels are permitted in B-1, B-2, I-2 and Airport Industrial. With special use
allowance in Office & Institution and Rural Agriculture.
Within the county, kennels currently are direct neighbors to residential communities (see Map 1)
Ample I-2 zoned land, adding kennels as a permitted use would not obstruct other business growth which
currently required I-2.
Current Uses in I-2
Zoning in I-2 currently permits a large range of uses.
Livestock sales
Stables
Manufacturing
Demolition / Landscape Landfill
Small/Large Collection and processing of recycling
Within current allowed uses, Kennels would not be an abnormal addition.
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Benefits
Business growth without hindering current allowed functions
Putting Kennels where this type of business would be a more appropriate neighbor
Where residential is close in proximity, a kennel would be a much better neighbor then many of the already
allowed uses.
CONCLUSION
The Dog Club of Wilmington has been operating in an existing warehouse zones B-2, with a residential neighbor
approximately 50’ from the property line. As a business we have always been very respectful of our neighbors and
only operate within normal waking hours. We believe adding Kennels as Permitted use would ultimately structure this
type of business within the confines of areas where noise will not be a factor. However, as a business we do not
leave dogs outside unattended for any length of time, and never outside at night. We always try to be good
neighbors.
Thank you for your consideration,
Dyana Scholz
The Dog Club of Wilmington