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Kennels (dog)

Town of Gilford Zoning Ordinance, 1991

(h) Stables or Kennels - The keeping of all non-pet horses or
dogs.

The facilities shall conform to the following:
1. Minimum Site Area - 2 acres plus, in the case of horses, 1
additional acre per horse. i.e. 1 horse would require 3 acres of
land.

2. No barn, shelter, or building used for boarding of said
animals or the storage of feed and supplies shall be located
closer than sixty (60) feet from any property line.

3. Animal wastes shall not be stored any closer than one hundred
(100) feet from any property line or surface waters.

4. The area used for grazing, exercising or training of said
animals shall be securely fenced to prevent the animals from
straying or a suitable restraint shall be provided to prevent
straying.