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SUP 2025-034

Special Use Permit

Special use permit to allow a dog kennel

AI-generatedPlain-English summary — always check the source document.

The applicant wants a special use permit to relocate an existing dog boarding facility that would house up to 80 dogs on a 5-acre property surrounded by residential homes. If approved, the facility would operate as a dog kennel with outdoor play areas located roughly 300 feet from neighboring residences.

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Case details

Location
1981 N Collierville Arlington Road
Jurisdiction
Unincorporated Shelby County
Applicant / owner
John Williams, Ruff Country Dog Resort LLC
District
District 2
Next step if approved
Proceeds to the Memphis City Council or Shelby County Board of Commissioners.

Where it stands

  1. December 11, 2025

    Land Use Control Board — new case

    Staff recommendation: Rejection

    Source document

Parcels

  • D0211000331981 COLLIERVILLE-ARLINGTON RDBRIGGS M F JR

Sources

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