Manassas, Virginia · General provision

Sec. 130-97

Extracted standards

4 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.

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  • Exterior noise maximum55 db

    All exterior runs, play areas, and arenas shall be designed to baffle the barking generated on the site so that the decibel level at the lot lines does not exceed 55 decibels between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.

  • All exterior runs, play areas, and arenas shall be designed with a minimum six-foot high opaque screen from adjacent lot lines and street rights-of-way.

  • Interior noise maximum55 db

    All structures or portions of structures occupied by dogs shall be designed so that any noise generated from the interior of the structure will not exceed 55 decibels at the nearest lot line or common wall, whichever is closer.

  • Maximum overnight stay29 days

    The maximum overnight stay for an animal at a kennel shall be 29 days within a two-month period, except for emergencies as authorized by the city.

From the ordinance

Notwithstanding any other requirement of this chapter, a kennel, where permitted, shall be subject to the following requirements. (b) General requirements. ... (5) The maximum overnight stay for an animal at a kennel shall be 29 days within a two-month period, except for emergencies as authorized by the city. (c) Requirements for structures and interior accommodations. ... (2) All structures or portions of structures occupied by dogs shall be designed so that any noise generated from the interior of the structure will not exceed 55 decibels at the nearest lot line or common wall, whichever is closer. ... (d) Requirements for exterior exercise runs, play areas, and activities. (1) Screening. All exterior runs, play areas, and arenas shall be designed with a minimum six-foot high opaque screen from adjacent lot lines and street rights-of-way. (2) Noise buffering. All exterior runs, play areas, and arenas shall be designed to baffle the barking generated on the site so that the decibel level at the lot lines does not exceed 55 decibels between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
Sec. 130-97