SUBJECT:
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Request Board Guidance on Kennel Moratorium and Approval to Schedule and Advertise a Public Hearing to Consider an Ordinance Amending Chapter 4 of the Marion County Code Relating to Animal Control and Enforcement on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 10:00 a.m., or soon thereafter in the McPherson Governmental Campus Auditorium
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INITIATOR: DEPARTMENT:
Matthew G. Minter, County Attorney County Attorney
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
During the October 15, 2024 Board of County Commissioner’s Planning and Zoning Meeting, the Board considered a Special Use Permit application for an animal sanctuary. The Board discussed a possible moratorium on kennels. The County Attorney’s Office needs further direction from the Board regarding the moratorium before completing the amendments to the Animal Control Ordinance. In light of the need for direction, the County Attorney’s office requests the Public Hearing for the Animal Control ordinance be held on December 3, 2024.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
None
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to Schedule and Advertise a Public Hearing to Consider an Ordinance Amending Chapter 4 of the Marion County Code Relating to Animal Control and Enforcement on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., or soon thereafter in the McPherson Governmental Campus Auditorium.
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