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Campbell County, KY Animal Ordinances: Pet Groomer Rules (2026)

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Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Governing section: § 154.046(C)(3)(i)
Permitted use: Pet grooming with a zoning permit
Excluded: Kennels and pet daycares
Noise/odor limit: Not detectable beyond the property line
Accessory structure: Allowed only in R-RE and A-1 zones
Penalty: Class B misdemeanor, § 154.999

Summary

Home-based pet grooming is a permitted general home-based business in Campbell County under § 154.046(C)(3)(i), allowed with a zoning permit so long as it excludes kennels and pet daycare operations. Noise, odor, and other nuisances from grooming equipment cannot be detectable beyond the property line.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Campbell County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

(8) No equipment or process, which creates noise, vibration, flare, fumes, odors, or electrical interference detectable to the normal senses beyond the boundary of the property shall be used in such home-based business. Noise shall be limited to those typical to a residential neighborhood. ... (C) General home-based business. ... (3) General home-based businesses are limited to the following types of activities and shall require a zoning permit: ... (i) Pet grooming excluding kennels and pet daycares; ... (D) Other home-based business. ... Other home-based businesses are those not specifically identified by light or general home-based businesses.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-50: Supplement contains: Local legislation current through Ord. O-09-2026, passed 8-5-26; and Res. R-42-26, passed 7-15-26; and State legislation current through KRS Pamphlet 2025).

Full Breakdown

046(C) lists 'pet grooming excluding kennels and pet daycares' among the thirteen activities the county allows as a general home-based business, meaning a resident may groom animals for pay after obtaining a zoning permit rather than going through a conditional use hearing. 049. 046(A)'s baseline rules: the operation stays indoors and subordinate to the home's residential use, only one non-resident employee may work on site, and no equipment or process may create noise, vibration, odor, or fumes detectable to the normal senses beyond the property boundary, with noise limited to what is typical of a residential neighborhood. m. An accessory structure used for grooming is allowed only in the R-RE and A-1 zones, and limited to one such structure per lot.

Violations & Fines

Grooming animals at home without the zoning permit § 154.046(C)(3)(i) requires, or operating an unlisted kennel or pet-daycare use without the Board of Adjustments' conditional use approval, is enforced under § 154.999 as a class B misdemeanor, with each day of the violation treated as a separate offense.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I groom pets professionally out of my home?

Yes. Pet grooming is listed as a general home-based business under § 154.046(C)(3)(i), so you can operate with a zoning permit as long as the business stays indoors, generates no noise or odor beyond the property line, and does not include boarding.

Can I board pets or run a doggy daycare at my house?

No, not under this section. Kennels and pet daycares are specifically excluded from the pet-grooming allowance in § 154.046(C)(3)(i) and would instead need a conditional use permit from the Board of Adjustments under § 154.046(D) and § 154.049.

What noise or odor limits apply to a home grooming business?

Section 154.046(A)(8) bars any equipment or process that creates noise, vibration, odor, or fumes detectable to the normal senses beyond the property boundary, and limits noise to levels typical of a residential neighborhood.

Sources & Official References

[1]American Legal Publishing - Campbell County, KY Code of Ordinances § 154.046

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