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Kennel License Information

Requirements for a Kennel under the Butler County, Ohio Rural Zoning Resolution, which applies to the following six townships - Hanover, Lemon, Madison, Milford, Oxford, Ross:

• Shall have direct access to a major arterial or to a collector street.
  
• The site shall not contain fewer than ten (10) acres.
  
• Any building for this use shall be located not less than 300 feet from any property line.
  
• Landscaping plan for the external use of the kennel to effectively screen such use shall be submitted to the board of zoning appeals for approval

Residents of these six townships applying for the first time for a kennel license must present a letter from their local zoning board confirming the above requirements are met in your individual case.

Other townships and municipalities may have different requirements. The Auditor's Office requires a letter confirming the location of the kennel meets local zoning regulations before a kennel license will be issued for the first time.

Cost of a kennel license is $70.00 per year as long as the license is renewed by January 31, this includes 5 dog licenses. After January 31 there is a $70.00 penalty for all renewals. Up to 5 additional licenses may be purchased for $1.00 each.