Greeley, CO Animal Ordinances: Veterinary Clinic Zoning (2026)
Key Facts
- Small clinic threshold
- Under 5,000 sq ft
- Permitted in
- C-L, C-H, MU-L, MU-H, I-L, I-M
- Boarding standard
- Table 24-4-4 kennel sizes
- Governing sections
- §§ 24-402, 24-404.c
Summary
Greeley zones veterinary clinics as 'Animal care' uses: small offices under 5,000 square feet are permitted in most commercial and industrial districts, and any facility that boards animals must meet Sec. 24-404.c's kennel and supervision standards.
Animal care — Limited. A small office or facility providing animal care that involves less than 5,000 square feet of commercial area, all activities occur indoors (except routine daily pet care), and any overnight boarding is limited to that necessary for medical care or observation. Examples include a veterinary office, pet grooming or training, and small animal day cares.
Animal care — General. A moderate sized office or facility providing animal care that is between 5,000 to 20,000 square feet of commercial space, or that involves animal boarding. Examples include a veterinary clinic, animal shelters, and indoor commercial kennels.
Animal care — Large. A large office or facility providing animal care that is more than 20,000 square feet of commercial space, or has significant outdoor activity including boarding kennels or play areas where animals may ordinarily be kept. Examples include domestic animal hospitals, large facilities for pet day care, and large commercial/outdoor kennels.
Animal care — Stable (>5 boarded animals). A commercial use for the keeping, boarding and/or training of horses, ponies, llamas, mules or other animals which may be used for riding purposes, for compensation and which may include an arena.
Auction house. A business that facilitates the buying and selling of assets, such as works of art, collectibles, household estate items, and other personal property. Auction house excludes selling of livestock.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Municipal Code: Supplement 6 Update 1).
Full Breakdown
Table 24-4-2 (Sec. 24-402) lists 'Animal care, Limited', indoor, under 5,000 square feet, no boarding beyond medical necessity, with the code's own example being a veterinary office, as a permitted (P) use in the C-L, C-H, MU-L, MU-H, I-L and I-M districts. Larger clinics that board animals fall under 'Animal care, General' (5,000 to 20,000 square feet, or any boarding), permitted in fewer districts and by special review in others. Sec. 24-404.c requires every animal care business to prove compliance with state and local animal-control licensing, and any facility that boards animals must meet Table 24-4-4's minimum kennel floor space and enclosure height by dog size, plus staff supervision ratios.
Violations & Fines
Operating a veterinary clinic or boarding facility without the underlying use approval, or without meeting Table 24-4-4's kennel space and supervision requirements, is enforceable as a zoning and licensing violation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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