ZOX-01-10

A request for an amendment to and existing special exception for a Private Animal Shelter within the

‘A’ (Ag) district

8.18 Acres

21023 Railroad Ave, High Springs

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History

• Cited by Code Enforcement in Sept. 2006– Complied by submitting application for SE

• SE approved by BoCC August 30, 2007– Conditions – 300 cats by 2/14/08

» - 144 cats by 2/14/09

• City of High Springs filed a Petition for Writ of Certiorari to challenge the SE on September 28, 2007• Original SE was invalidated by the Court

3/14/08 upon the request and agreement of Alachua County and City of High Springs

History

• ZOX-03-08 adopted by BoCC 07/14/09

• City of High Springs filed for Writ of Certiorari

• City of High Springs and BoCC enter into settlement agreement

Current Application

• Revised conditions– Allow up to 200 cats– Require 40’ high-density buffer along south

property line– Require 200’ setback– Require emergency management plan– Require operator to vacate special exception

if property is sold

Proposed and Existing Site Plan