HomeMy WebLinkAboutPSAC 12-14-2011 Agenda Item No. 3 CITY OF
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CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
REPORT TO PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION
TO: CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY
COMMISSION
FROM: JUSTIN CARLSON,
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ANALYST
DATE: DECEMBER 14, 2011
SUBJECT: LAKE ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE REQUIREMENTS ON THE KEEPING
OF HOUSEHOLD PETS AND COMMERCIAL KENNELS
BACKGROUND
At the regularly scheduled PSAC meeting of November 9, 2011, a resident gave testimony
that he believes that his neighbor is operating a dog kennel out of his residential property.
After, hearing testimony, the Commission directed staff to research the current Lake
Elsinore Municipal Code (LEMC) requirements on the keeping of household pets and
commercial kennels within the City of Lake Elsinore.
DISCUSSION
Staff conducted research and located two (2) areas where the LEMC identifies the keeping
of household pets and commercial kennels. The first area is located in the Chapter 17
(Zoning) and Chapter 6.04 (Animals and Animal Control Officers).
Chapter 17.76.040 (a) (Accessory Uses and Structures) identifies the following:
The following accessory buildings and uses may be located on the same lot
with a permitted dwelling; provided, that they are found to be compatible with
the residential character of the neighborhood and that any buildings or
structures be harmonious with the architectural style of the main building.
With the exception of open trellis -type patio covers and detached garages,
all accessory buildings and /or structures shall be located only in the rear
one -half of the lot
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A. Uses.
1. Home occupations; subject to the completion and approval of an
application for a home occupation issued by the Planning Department and
compliance with the provisions of Chapter 17.48 LEMC.
2. Noncommercial hobbies.
3. Keeping of household pets (when no commercial activity is involved). For
the purpose of this chapter, a household pet is an animal clearly considered
customary to a residential use, e.g., dogs, cats, birds, and fish. Said pets
shall be limited to a maximum of three weaned dogs and /or cats. Birds shall
be permitted only inside the main dwelling unit, unless a use permit is
obtained.
Chapter 6.04.010 (Definitions) identifies the following regarding commercial kennels:
"Commercial kennel" means any building, structure, enclosure or premises
whereupon, or within, five (5) or more dogs four (4) months of age or older
are kept or maintained, for financial profit for the purpose of boarding,
breeding, training, marketing, hire or any other similar purpose.
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Prepared By: Justin Carlson,
Redevelopment Agency Analyst
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