New Orleans Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance

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20.3.QQ Pet Day Care Service

1.  Any exterior exercise areas shall provide covered areas over a minimum of fifty percent (50%) of the total area to provide shelter against weather.

2.  All animal overnight boarding facilities shall be located indoors.

3.  All animal boarding quarters and exterior exercise areas shall be kept in a clean, dry, and sanitary condition. The surface of exterior runs shall be made of impervious material to permit proper cleaning and disinfecting.

4.  Fencing of exterior exercise areas and any animals boarding quarters is required. A seven (7) foot solid fence is required around all exterior exercise areas.

5.   Noise shall be mitigated so as not to create a public nuisance for adjoining properties and shall comply with all local noise regulations. This excludes typical noise from exercise or training while outdoors.

6.  Exercise or training outdoors shall be conducted between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

7.   Retail sales of pet supplies, grooming services, and dog-walking services are permitted as accessory to a pet day care service use.