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Where can I put an animal care and boarding (not meeting §6001.4(g) conditions) in Washington, D.C.?

Animal care and boarding (not meeting §6001.4(g) conditions)

Allowed only with a discretionary approval in 19 districts

These require a hearing or an approval from the District. They are not a “no”, and they are not a “yes” either.

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
NMU-4/CC1
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
33ConditionalSubtitle H §6005.1(a)
Animal boarding uses not meeting the conditions of Subtitle H § 6001.4(g)(3), subject to the following: (1) The animal boarding use shall take place entirely within an enclosed building; (2) Buildings shall be designed and constructed to mitigate noise to limit negative impacts on adjacent properties, including residential units located in the same building as the use. Additional noise mitigation shall be required for existing buildings not originally built for the boarding of animals, including the use of acoustical tiles, caulking to seal penetrations made in floor slabs for pipes, and spray-on noise insulation; (3) The windows and doors of the space devoted to the animal boarding use shall be kept closed, and all doors facing a residential use shall be solid core; (4) No animals shall be permitted in an external yard on the premises; (5) Animal waste shall be placed in closed waste disposal containers and shall be collected by a waste disposal company at least weekly; (6) Odors shall be controlled by means of an air filtration system or an equivalently effective odor control system; (7) Floor finish material, and wall finish materials measured a minimum of forty- eight inches (48 in.) from the floor, shall be impervious and washable; (8) The Board of Zoning Adjustment may impose additional requirements pertaining to the location of buildings or other structures, entrances and exits; buffers, banners, and fencing, soundproofing, odor control, waste storage and removal (including frequency), the species and/or number of animals; or other requirements, as the Board deems necessary to protect adjacent or nearby property; and (9) External yards or other exterior facilities for the keeping of animals shall not be permitted.
NMU-4/CC2
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1ConditionalSubtitle H §6005.1(a)
Animal boarding uses not meeting the conditions of Subtitle H § 6001.4(g)(3), subject to the following: (1) The animal boarding use shall take place entirely within an enclosed building; (2) Buildings shall be designed and constructed to mitigate noise to limit negative impacts on adjacent properties, including residential units located in the same building as the use. Additional noise mitigation shall be required for existing buildings not originally built for the boarding of animals, including the use of acoustical tiles, caulking to seal penetrations made in floor slabs for pipes, and spray-on noise insulation; (3) The windows and doors of the space devoted to the animal boarding use shall be kept closed, and all doors facing a residential use shall be solid core; (4) No animals shall be permitted in an external yard on the premises; (5) Animal waste shall be placed in closed waste disposal containers and shall be collected by a waste disposal company at least weekly; (6) Odors shall be controlled by means of an air filtration system or an equivalently effective odor control system; (7) Floor finish material, and wall finish materials measured a minimum of forty- eight inches (48 in.) from the floor, shall be impervious and washable; (8) The Board of Zoning Adjustment may impose additional requirements pertaining to the location of buildings or other structures, entrances and exits; buffers, banners, and fencing, soundproofing, odor control, waste storage and removal (including frequency), the species and/or number of animals; or other requirements, as the Board deems necessary to protect adjacent or nearby property; and (9) External yards or other exterior facilities for the keeping of animals shall not be permitted.
NMU-4/CP
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
59ConditionalSubtitle H §6005.1(a)
Animal boarding uses not meeting the conditions of Subtitle H § 6001.4(g)(3), subject to the following: (1) The animal boarding use shall take place entirely within an enclosed building; (2) Buildings shall be designed and constructed to mitigate noise to limit negative impacts on adjacent properties, including residential units located in the same building as the use. Additional noise mitigation shall be required for existing buildings not originally built for the boarding of animals, including the use of acoustical tiles, caulking to seal penetrations made in floor slabs for pipes, and spray-on noise insulation; (3) The windows and doors of the space devoted to the animal boarding use shall be kept closed, and all doors facing a residential use shall be solid core; (4) No animals shall be permitted in an external yard on the premises; (5) Animal waste shall be placed in closed waste disposal containers and shall be collected by a waste disposal company at least weekly; (6) Odors shall be controlled by means of an air filtration system or an equivalently effective odor control system; (7) Floor finish material, and wall finish materials measured a minimum of forty- eight inches (48 in.) from the floor, shall be impervious and washable; (8) The Board of Zoning Adjustment may impose additional requirements pertaining to the location of buildings or other structures, entrances and exits; buffers, banners, and fencing, soundproofing, odor control, waste storage and removal (including frequency), the species and/or number of animals; or other requirements, as the Board deems necessary to protect adjacent or nearby property; and (9) External yards or other exterior facilities for the keeping of animals shall not be permitted.
NMU-4/GA
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
96ConditionalSubtitle H §6005.1(a)
Animal boarding uses not meeting the conditions of Subtitle H § 6001.4(g)(3), subject to the following: (1) The animal boarding use shall take place entirely within an enclosed building; (2) Buildings shall be designed and constructed to mitigate noise to limit negative impacts on adjacent properties, including residential units located in the same building as the use. Additional noise mitigation shall be required for existing buildings not originally built for the boarding of animals, including the use of acoustical tiles, caulking to seal penetrations made in floor slabs for pipes, and spray-on noise insulation; (3) The windows and doors of the space devoted to the animal boarding use shall be kept closed, and all doors facing a residential use shall be solid core; (4) No animals shall be permitted in an external yard on the premises; (5) Animal waste shall be placed in closed waste disposal containers and shall be collected by a waste disposal company at least weekly; (6) Odors shall be controlled by means of an air filtration system or an equivalently effective odor control system; (7) Floor finish material, and wall finish materials measured a minimum of forty- eight inches (48 in.) from the floor, shall be impervious and washable; (8) The Board of Zoning Adjustment may impose additional requirements pertaining to the location of buildings or other structures, entrances and exits; buffers, banners, and fencing, soundproofing, odor control, waste storage and removal (including frequency), the species and/or number of animals; or other requirements, as the Board deems necessary to protect adjacent or nearby property; and (9) External yards or other exterior facilities for the keeping of animals shall not be permitted.
NMU-4/H-A
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
94ConditionalSubtitle H §6005.1(a)
Animal boarding uses not meeting the conditions of Subtitle H § 6001.4(g)(3), subject to the following: (1) The animal boarding use shall take place entirely within an enclosed building; (2) Buildings shall be designed and constructed to mitigate noise to limit negative impacts on adjacent properties, including residential units located in the same building as the use. Additional noise mitigation shall be required for existing buildings not originally built for the boarding of animals, including the use of acoustical tiles, caulking to seal penetrations made in floor slabs for pipes, and spray-on noise insulation; (3) The windows and doors of the space devoted to the animal boarding use shall be kept closed, and all doors facing a residential use shall be solid core; (4) No animals shall be permitted in an external yard on the premises; (5) Animal waste shall be placed in closed waste disposal containers and shall be collected by a waste disposal company at least weekly; (6) Odors shall be controlled by means of an air filtration system or an equivalently effective odor control system; (7) Floor finish material, and wall finish materials measured a minimum of forty- eight inches (48 in.) from the floor, shall be impervious and washable; (8) The Board of Zoning Adjustment may impose additional requirements pertaining to the location of buildings or other structures, entrances and exits; buffers, banners, and fencing, soundproofing, odor control, waste storage and removal (including frequency), the species and/or number of animals; or other requirements, as the Board deems necessary to protect adjacent or nearby property; and (9) External yards or other exterior facilities for the keeping of animals shall not be permitted.
NMU-4/H-H
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
36ConditionalSubtitle H §6005.1(a)
Animal boarding uses not meeting the conditions of Subtitle H § 6001.4(g)(3), subject to the following: (1) The animal boarding use shall take place entirely within an enclosed building; (2) Buildings shall be designed and constructed to mitigate noise to limit negative impacts on adjacent properties, including residential units located in the same building as the use. Additional noise mitigation shall be required for existing buildings not originally built for the boarding of animals, including the use of acoustical tiles, caulking to seal penetrations made in floor slabs for pipes, and spray-on noise insulation; (3) The windows and doors of the space devoted to the animal boarding use shall be kept closed, and all doors facing a residential use shall be solid core; (4) No animals shall be permitted in an external yard on the premises; (5) Animal waste shall be placed in closed waste disposal containers and shall be collected by a waste disposal company at least weekly; (6) Odors shall be controlled by means of an air filtration system or an equivalently effective odor control system; (7) Floor finish material, and wall finish materials measured a minimum of forty- eight inches (48 in.) from the floor, shall be impervious and washable; (8) The Board of Zoning Adjustment may impose additional requirements pertaining to the location of buildings or other structures, entrances and exits; buffers, banners, and fencing, soundproofing, odor control, waste storage and removal (including frequency), the species and/or number of animals; or other requirements, as the Board deems necessary to protect adjacent or nearby property; and (9) External yards or other exterior facilities for the keeping of animals shall not be permitted.
NMU-4/H-R
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
62ConditionalSubtitle H §6005.1(a)
Animal boarding uses not meeting the conditions of Subtitle H § 6001.4(g)(3), subject to the following: (1) The animal boarding use shall take place entirely within an enclosed building; (2) Buildings shall be designed and constructed to mitigate noise to limit negative impacts on adjacent properties, including residential units located in the same building as the use. Additional noise mitigation shall be required for existing buildings not originally built for the boarding of animals, including the use of acoustical tiles, caulking to seal penetrations made in floor slabs for pipes, and spray-on noise insulation; (3) The windows and doors of the space devoted to the animal boarding use shall be kept closed, and all doors facing a residential use shall be solid core; (4) No animals shall be permitted in an external yard on the premises; (5) Animal waste shall be placed in closed waste disposal containers and shall be collected by a waste disposal company at least weekly; (6) Odors shall be controlled by means of an air filtration system or an equivalently effective odor control system; (7) Floor finish material, and wall finish materials measured a minimum of forty- eight inches (48 in.) from the floor, shall be impervious and washable; (8) The Board of Zoning Adjustment may impose additional requirements pertaining to the location of buildings or other structures, entrances and exits; buffers, banners, and fencing, soundproofing, odor control, waste storage and removal (including frequency), the species and/or number of animals; or other requirements, as the Board deems necessary to protect adjacent or nearby property; and (9) External yards or other exterior facilities for the keeping of animals shall not be permitted.
NMU-4/TK
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
33ConditionalSubtitle H §6005.1(a)
Animal boarding uses not meeting the conditions of Subtitle H § 6001.4(g)(3), subject to the following: (1) The animal boarding use shall take place entirely within an enclosed building; (2) Buildings shall be designed and constructed to mitigate noise to limit negative impacts on adjacent properties, including residential units located in the same building as the use. Additional noise mitigation shall be required for existing buildings not originally built for the boarding of animals, including the use of acoustical tiles, caulking to seal penetrations made in floor slabs for pipes, and spray-on noise insulation; (3) The windows and doors of the space devoted to the animal boarding use shall be kept closed, and all doors facing a residential use shall be solid core; (4) No animals shall be permitted in an external yard on the premises; (5) Animal waste shall be placed in closed waste disposal containers and shall be collected by a waste disposal company at least weekly; (6) Odors shall be controlled by means of an air filtration system or an equivalently effective odor control system; (7) Floor finish material, and wall finish materials measured a minimum of forty- eight inches (48 in.) from the floor, shall be impervious and washable; (8) The Board of Zoning Adjustment may impose additional requirements pertaining to the location of buildings or other structures, entrances and exits; buffers, banners, and fencing, soundproofing, odor control, waste storage and removal (including frequency), the species and/or number of animals; or other requirements, as the Board deems necessary to protect adjacent or nearby property; and (9) External yards or other exterior facilities for the keeping of animals shall not be permitted.
NMU-4/WP
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
10ConditionalSubtitle H §6005.1(a)
Animal boarding uses not meeting the conditions of Subtitle H § 6001.4(g)(3), subject to the following: (1) The animal boarding use shall take place entirely within an enclosed building; (2) Buildings shall be designed and constructed to mitigate noise to limit negative impacts on adjacent properties, including residential units located in the same building as the use. Additional noise mitigation shall be required for existing buildings not originally built for the boarding of animals, including the use of acoustical tiles, caulking to seal penetrations made in floor slabs for pipes, and spray-on noise insulation; (3) The windows and doors of the space devoted to the animal boarding use shall be kept closed, and all doors facing a residential use shall be solid core; (4) No animals shall be permitted in an external yard on the premises; (5) Animal waste shall be placed in closed waste disposal containers and shall be collected by a waste disposal company at least weekly; (6) Odors shall be controlled by means of an air filtration system or an equivalently effective odor control system; (7) Floor finish material, and wall finish materials measured a minimum of forty- eight inches (48 in.) from the floor, shall be impervious and washable; (8) The Board of Zoning Adjustment may impose additional requirements pertaining to the location of buildings or other structures, entrances and exits; buffers, banners, and fencing, soundproofing, odor control, waste storage and removal (including frequency), the species and/or number of animals; or other requirements, as the Board deems necessary to protect adjacent or nearby property; and (9) External yards or other exterior facilities for the keeping of animals shall not be permitted.
NMU-5A/H-H
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
16ConditionalSubtitle H §6005.1(a)
Animal boarding uses not meeting the conditions of Subtitle H § 6001.4(g)(3), subject to the following: (1) The animal boarding use shall take place entirely within an enclosed building; (2) Buildings shall be designed and constructed to mitigate noise to limit negative impacts on adjacent properties, including residential units located in the same building as the use. Additional noise mitigation shall be required for existing buildings not originally built for the boarding of animals, including the use of acoustical tiles, caulking to seal penetrations made in floor slabs for pipes, and spray-on noise insulation; (3) The windows and doors of the space devoted to the animal boarding use shall be kept closed, and all doors facing a residential use shall be solid core; (4) No animals shall be permitted in an external yard on the premises; (5) Animal waste shall be placed in closed waste disposal containers and shall be collected by a waste disposal company at least weekly; (6) Odors shall be controlled by means of an air filtration system or an equivalently effective odor control system; (7) Floor finish material, and wall finish materials measured a minimum of forty- eight inches (48 in.) from the floor, shall be impervious and washable; (8) The Board of Zoning Adjustment may impose additional requirements pertaining to the location of buildings or other structures, entrances and exits; buffers, banners, and fencing, soundproofing, odor control, waste storage and removal (including frequency), the species and/or number of animals; or other requirements, as the Board deems necessary to protect adjacent or nearby property; and (9) External yards or other exterior facilities for the keeping of animals shall not be permitted.
NMU-5A/H-R
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
13ConditionalSubtitle H §6005.1(a)
Animal boarding uses not meeting the conditions of Subtitle H § 6001.4(g)(3), subject to the following: (1) The animal boarding use shall take place entirely within an enclosed building; (2) Buildings shall be designed and constructed to mitigate noise to limit negative impacts on adjacent properties, including residential units located in the same building as the use. Additional noise mitigation shall be required for existing buildings not originally built for the boarding of animals, including the use of acoustical tiles, caulking to seal penetrations made in floor slabs for pipes, and spray-on noise insulation; (3) The windows and doors of the space devoted to the animal boarding use shall be kept closed, and all doors facing a residential use shall be solid core; (4) No animals shall be permitted in an external yard on the premises; (5) Animal waste shall be placed in closed waste disposal containers and shall be collected by a waste disposal company at least weekly; (6) Odors shall be controlled by means of an air filtration system or an equivalently effective odor control system; (7) Floor finish material, and wall finish materials measured a minimum of forty- eight inches (48 in.) from the floor, shall be impervious and washable; (8) The Board of Zoning Adjustment may impose additional requirements pertaining to the location of buildings or other structures, entrances and exits; buffers, banners, and fencing, soundproofing, odor control, waste storage and removal (including frequency), the species and/or number of animals; or other requirements, as the Board deems necessary to protect adjacent or nearby property; and (9) External yards or other exterior facilities for the keeping of animals shall not be permitted.
NMU-5A/PAE
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
33ConditionalSubtitle H §6005.1(a)
Animal boarding uses not meeting the conditions of Subtitle H § 6001.4(g)(3), subject to the following: (1) The animal boarding use shall take place entirely within an enclosed building; (2) Buildings shall be designed and constructed to mitigate noise to limit negative impacts on adjacent properties, including residential units located in the same building as the use. Additional noise mitigation shall be required for existing buildings not originally built for the boarding of animals, including the use of acoustical tiles, caulking to seal penetrations made in floor slabs for pipes, and spray-on noise insulation; (3) The windows and doors of the space devoted to the animal boarding use shall be kept closed, and all doors facing a residential use shall be solid core; (4) No animals shall be permitted in an external yard on the premises; (5) Animal waste shall be placed in closed waste disposal containers and shall be collected by a waste disposal company at least weekly; (6) Odors shall be controlled by means of an air filtration system or an equivalently effective odor control system; (7) Floor finish material, and wall finish materials measured a minimum of forty- eight inches (48 in.) from the floor, shall be impervious and washable; (8) The Board of Zoning Adjustment may impose additional requirements pertaining to the location of buildings or other structures, entrances and exits; buffers, banners, and fencing, soundproofing, odor control, waste storage and removal (including frequency), the species and/or number of animals; or other requirements, as the Board deems necessary to protect adjacent or nearby property; and (9) External yards or other exterior facilities for the keeping of animals shall not be permitted.
NMU-5A/WP
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
23ConditionalSubtitle H §6005.1(a)
Animal boarding uses not meeting the conditions of Subtitle H § 6001.4(g)(3), subject to the following: (1) The animal boarding use shall take place entirely within an enclosed building; (2) Buildings shall be designed and constructed to mitigate noise to limit negative impacts on adjacent properties, including residential units located in the same building as the use. Additional noise mitigation shall be required for existing buildings not originally built for the boarding of animals, including the use of acoustical tiles, caulking to seal penetrations made in floor slabs for pipes, and spray-on noise insulation; (3) The windows and doors of the space devoted to the animal boarding use shall be kept closed, and all doors facing a residential use shall be solid core; (4) No animals shall be permitted in an external yard on the premises; (5) Animal waste shall be placed in closed waste disposal containers and shall be collected by a waste disposal company at least weekly; (6) Odors shall be controlled by means of an air filtration system or an equivalently effective odor control system; (7) Floor finish material, and wall finish materials measured a minimum of forty- eight inches (48 in.) from the floor, shall be impervious and washable; (8) The Board of Zoning Adjustment may impose additional requirements pertaining to the location of buildings or other structures, entrances and exits; buffers, banners, and fencing, soundproofing, odor control, waste storage and removal (including frequency), the species and/or number of animals; or other requirements, as the Board deems necessary to protect adjacent or nearby property; and (9) External yards or other exterior facilities for the keeping of animals shall not be permitted.
NMU-6B/H-H
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
2ConditionalSubtitle H §6005.1(a)
Animal boarding uses not meeting the conditions of Subtitle H § 6001.4(g)(3), subject to the following: (1) The animal boarding use shall take place entirely within an enclosed building; (2) Buildings shall be designed and constructed to mitigate noise to limit negative impacts on adjacent properties, including residential units located in the same building as the use. Additional noise mitigation shall be required for existing buildings not originally built for the boarding of animals, including the use of acoustical tiles, caulking to seal penetrations made in floor slabs for pipes, and spray-on noise insulation; (3) The windows and doors of the space devoted to the animal boarding use shall be kept closed, and all doors facing a residential use shall be solid core; (4) No animals shall be permitted in an external yard on the premises; (5) Animal waste shall be placed in closed waste disposal containers and shall be collected by a waste disposal company at least weekly; (6) Odors shall be controlled by means of an air filtration system or an equivalently effective odor control system; (7) Floor finish material, and wall finish materials measured a minimum of forty- eight inches (48 in.) from the floor, shall be impervious and washable; (8) The Board of Zoning Adjustment may impose additional requirements pertaining to the location of buildings or other structures, entrances and exits; buffers, banners, and fencing, soundproofing, odor control, waste storage and removal (including frequency), the species and/or number of animals; or other requirements, as the Board deems necessary to protect adjacent or nearby property; and (9) External yards or other exterior facilities for the keeping of animals shall not be permitted.
NMU-7B/ES
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
31ConditionalSubtitle H §6005.1(a)
Animal boarding uses not meeting the conditions of Subtitle H § 6001.4(g)(3), subject to the following: (1) The animal boarding use shall take place entirely within an enclosed building; (2) Buildings shall be designed and constructed to mitigate noise to limit negative impacts on adjacent properties, including residential units located in the same building as the use. Additional noise mitigation shall be required for existing buildings not originally built for the boarding of animals, including the use of acoustical tiles, caulking to seal penetrations made in floor slabs for pipes, and spray-on noise insulation; (3) The windows and doors of the space devoted to the animal boarding use shall be kept closed, and all doors facing a residential use shall be solid core; (4) No animals shall be permitted in an external yard on the premises; (5) Animal waste shall be placed in closed waste disposal containers and shall be collected by a waste disposal company at least weekly; (6) Odors shall be controlled by means of an air filtration system or an equivalently effective odor control system; (7) Floor finish material, and wall finish materials measured a minimum of forty- eight inches (48 in.) from the floor, shall be impervious and washable; (8) The Board of Zoning Adjustment may impose additional requirements pertaining to the location of buildings or other structures, entrances and exits; buffers, banners, and fencing, soundproofing, odor control, waste storage and removal (including frequency), the species and/or number of animals; or other requirements, as the Board deems necessary to protect adjacent or nearby property; and (9) External yards or other exterior facilities for the keeping of animals shall not be permitted.
NMU-7B/GA
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
129ConditionalSubtitle H §6005.1(a)
Animal boarding uses not meeting the conditions of Subtitle H § 6001.4(g)(3), subject to the following: (1) The animal boarding use shall take place entirely within an enclosed building; (2) Buildings shall be designed and constructed to mitigate noise to limit negative impacts on adjacent properties, including residential units located in the same building as the use. Additional noise mitigation shall be required for existing buildings not originally built for the boarding of animals, including the use of acoustical tiles, caulking to seal penetrations made in floor slabs for pipes, and spray-on noise insulation; (3) The windows and doors of the space devoted to the animal boarding use shall be kept closed, and all doors facing a residential use shall be solid core; (4) No animals shall be permitted in an external yard on the premises; (5) Animal waste shall be placed in closed waste disposal containers and shall be collected by a waste disposal company at least weekly; (6) Odors shall be controlled by means of an air filtration system or an equivalently effective odor control system; (7) Floor finish material, and wall finish materials measured a minimum of forty- eight inches (48 in.) from the floor, shall be impervious and washable; (8) The Board of Zoning Adjustment may impose additional requirements pertaining to the location of buildings or other structures, entrances and exits; buffers, banners, and fencing, soundproofing, odor control, waste storage and removal (including frequency), the species and/or number of animals; or other requirements, as the Board deems necessary to protect adjacent or nearby property; and (9) External yards or other exterior facilities for the keeping of animals shall not be permitted.
NMU-7B/H-A
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
29ConditionalSubtitle H §6005.1(a)
Animal boarding uses not meeting the conditions of Subtitle H § 6001.4(g)(3), subject to the following: (1) The animal boarding use shall take place entirely within an enclosed building; (2) Buildings shall be designed and constructed to mitigate noise to limit negative impacts on adjacent properties, including residential units located in the same building as the use. Additional noise mitigation shall be required for existing buildings not originally built for the boarding of animals, including the use of acoustical tiles, caulking to seal penetrations made in floor slabs for pipes, and spray-on noise insulation; (3) The windows and doors of the space devoted to the animal boarding use shall be kept closed, and all doors facing a residential use shall be solid core; (4) No animals shall be permitted in an external yard on the premises; (5) Animal waste shall be placed in closed waste disposal containers and shall be collected by a waste disposal company at least weekly; (6) Odors shall be controlled by means of an air filtration system or an equivalently effective odor control system; (7) Floor finish material, and wall finish materials measured a minimum of forty- eight inches (48 in.) from the floor, shall be impervious and washable; (8) The Board of Zoning Adjustment may impose additional requirements pertaining to the location of buildings or other structures, entrances and exits; buffers, banners, and fencing, soundproofing, odor control, waste storage and removal (including frequency), the species and/or number of animals; or other requirements, as the Board deems necessary to protect adjacent or nearby property; and (9) External yards or other exterior facilities for the keeping of animals shall not be permitted.
NMU-7B/H-H
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1ConditionalSubtitle H §6005.1(a)
Animal boarding uses not meeting the conditions of Subtitle H § 6001.4(g)(3), subject to the following: (1) The animal boarding use shall take place entirely within an enclosed building; (2) Buildings shall be designed and constructed to mitigate noise to limit negative impacts on adjacent properties, including residential units located in the same building as the use. Additional noise mitigation shall be required for existing buildings not originally built for the boarding of animals, including the use of acoustical tiles, caulking to seal penetrations made in floor slabs for pipes, and spray-on noise insulation; (3) The windows and doors of the space devoted to the animal boarding use shall be kept closed, and all doors facing a residential use shall be solid core; (4) No animals shall be permitted in an external yard on the premises; (5) Animal waste shall be placed in closed waste disposal containers and shall be collected by a waste disposal company at least weekly; (6) Odors shall be controlled by means of an air filtration system or an equivalently effective odor control system; (7) Floor finish material, and wall finish materials measured a minimum of forty- eight inches (48 in.) from the floor, shall be impervious and washable; (8) The Board of Zoning Adjustment may impose additional requirements pertaining to the location of buildings or other structures, entrances and exits; buffers, banners, and fencing, soundproofing, odor control, waste storage and removal (including frequency), the species and/or number of animals; or other requirements, as the Board deems necessary to protect adjacent or nearby property; and (9) External yards or other exterior facilities for the keeping of animals shall not be permitted.
NMU-8B/H-H
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1ConditionalSubtitle H §6005.1(a)
Animal boarding uses not meeting the conditions of Subtitle H § 6001.4(g)(3), subject to the following: (1) The animal boarding use shall take place entirely within an enclosed building; (2) Buildings shall be designed and constructed to mitigate noise to limit negative impacts on adjacent properties, including residential units located in the same building as the use. Additional noise mitigation shall be required for existing buildings not originally built for the boarding of animals, including the use of acoustical tiles, caulking to seal penetrations made in floor slabs for pipes, and spray-on noise insulation; (3) The windows and doors of the space devoted to the animal boarding use shall be kept closed, and all doors facing a residential use shall be solid core; (4) No animals shall be permitted in an external yard on the premises; (5) Animal waste shall be placed in closed waste disposal containers and shall be collected by a waste disposal company at least weekly; (6) Odors shall be controlled by means of an air filtration system or an equivalently effective odor control system; (7) Floor finish material, and wall finish materials measured a minimum of forty- eight inches (48 in.) from the floor, shall be impervious and washable; (8) The Board of Zoning Adjustment may impose additional requirements pertaining to the location of buildings or other structures, entrances and exits; buffers, banners, and fencing, soundproofing, odor control, waste storage and removal (including frequency), the species and/or number of animals; or other requirements, as the Board deems necessary to protect adjacent or nearby property; and (9) External yards or other exterior facilities for the keeping of animals shall not be permitted.

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