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The applicant is seeking a CUP to allow 8 Animal Units on the subject parcel. They have four dogs: two Rottweilers and two Micro Bullies. Each dog counts as two animal units. The dogs are all kept in the home and are supervised in the yard. The backyard has an invisible fence system in place for containment. In the past, one dog did cross the fence due to a dead battery in his collar. During the staff site plan review meeting, it was suggested a physical fence being installed due to the breed of dogs. Public Notice Staff received a phone call from a resident asking what a private kennel meant and if there was an ordinance about barking dogs. Staff clarified the term kennel does not necessarily mean a structure is being requested or built and boarding or breeding is not allowed. Staff also shared information from Section 10-5 Nuisance Animals. Applicable Regulations In approving a Conditional Use Permit, the council may impose such specific conditions with regard to the development or operation of the proposed use as it considers necessary to satisfy the seven standards set forth in Section 30-654 and the requirements contained in this article, and to promote compatibility with and minimize any potentially adverse effects upon adjacent properties, the neighborhood or the city. The issuance of a Conditional Use Permit can be ordered only if the use at the proposed location: 1. mill not endanger, injure or detrimentally affect the use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity or the public health, safety, morals, comfort, convenience orgeneral nv fare of the neighborhood or the city. Without conditions, the use might endanger, injure or detrimentally affect the use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity or the public health, safety, morals, comfort, convenience, or general welfare of the neighborhood or the city. Any residential property in the city can have up to six animal units without needing to obtain a permit. The applicant is asking for two additional animal units to be located on the subject parcel. As all property owners in the city are allowed six animal units (inside or outside), the applicant/subject property should also be allowed the same amount as others in the city. To protect the general welfare of nearby residents, staff recommends a condition stating no more than six animal units shall be allowed outdoors at one time. For this reason, staff is not recommending a physical fence as it would not be required for other residents with six animal units. Additionally, no dogs designated as dangerous or potentially dangerous shall be allowed on site. 2. i,Vill be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The request is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, which guides the property for residential uses. Staff does not see a need to impose specific conditions to satisfy this standard. 3. mill not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding vacantproperty. As the surrounding area is already developed, the use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding vacant property.