Sec. 242.3

Structures in which animals are confined shall not exceed eight (8) feet in height.

All structures, buildings, or cages used for the shelter of animals shall comply with the dimensional requirements of the zoning district in which the facility is located, provided that cages or other wildlife confinement areas shall not occupy more than a total of twenty (20) percent of the lot on which the facility is located.

Each operator shall ensure that each animal is provided with: Adequate food and water; Adequate shelter that is clean and of the proper type and size for the particular type of animal and its age, size, species, and weight; Adequate exercise; Adequate lighting; and Veterinary care as necessary to prevent suffering or disease transmission.

Each operator shall hold a valid category I or category II A or B wildlife rehabilitation permit from the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, and a migratory bird wildlife rehabilitation permit issued by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service if the operator rehabilitates migratory birds.

There shall be no signs pertaining to the use on the property other than one (1) non-illuminated sign, not to exceed one (1) square foot in area, that may provide identification of the facility, notice to the public of any potential hazards related to the operation of the facility, and notice to the public of basic instructions for delivery of sick, injured, orphaned, or displaced wildlife.