(A) General Housing and Restraint Standards. Housing provided must meet the criteria of a Secure Facility or Secure Fence as defined in this article.
(1) Leash Law. All Animals, other than Wild Animals not owned by any human, must be restricted at all times by either a Secure Fence, a Secure Facility, a Secure Enclosure, secured in the back of a pickup truck, inside a vehicle with proper ventilation, or be on a leash no longer than eight feet long accompanied by a Person able to control the Animal.
(2) Living quarters for Animals must be waterproof, structurally sound, and have no protrusions that could injure Animals.
(3) Cleanliness. The entire premises shall be kept clean and in good repair in a manner which will protect Animals from disease or injury. Feces and urine must be removed at least twice daily from Companion Animal living quarters to prevent odors and possible dangerous or toxic exposure or contamination by fecal material, mold or internal and external parasites that could harm the Animal or cause the spread of disease to other Animals or humans. After cleaning, cats shall not be returned to their enclosures until the enclosures have air dried. Soiled bedding must be changed daily. If hosing the enclosures, the Animals must be removed and not allowed to come in contact with the dirty, pooled water or wet floors. Animals shall never be squirted with water. Suitable drainage must be provided. There can be no standing water.
(4) Hazards. All areas where Animals are kept shall be maintained in a manner such that no Animal can accidentally or intentionally come into contact with chemicals or other dangerous substances including, but not limited to, antifreeze that could potentially poison an Animal. A room or closet must be available to store cleaning supplies. Cleaning supplies and food cannot be stored together. Provisions shall be made for the timely removal and proper disposal of Animal and food waste, soiled bedding, dead Animals, and debris. Disposal facilities and methodology shall minimize vermin infestation, odors, and disease.
(5) Exposure to insects and parasites. Areas where the Animal will be spending time shall be maintained to minimize the Animal's exposure to fleas, ticks, flies, mosquitoes, ants, wasps, bees, or other insects that could potentially cause the Animal harm or discomfort.
(B) Indoor - Secure Facility.
(1) Minimum floor space and other requirements for cats.
(a) Cats shall have a minimum of four square feet of flat floor space and twenty-two inches of vertical space.
(b) Cats shall always have access to litter. The size of a litter box shall be subtracted when measuring the minimum space required for a cat.
(c) When there is more than one cat in an enclosure, additional floor and vertical space and resting perches are required. This does not include a cat with kittens.
(2) Minimum floor space requirements for dogs.
(a) Dogs weighing less than 30 pounds shall have eight square feet of flat floor space and two feet of vertical space per dog.
(b) Dogs weighing between 30 and 65 pounds shall have 12 square feet of flat floor space and three feet of vertical space per dog.
(c) Dogs that weigh more than 65 pounds shall have 24 square feet of flat floor space and three feet of vertical space per dog.
(3) Minimum requirements for birds.
(a) Birds must have enough room to spread their wings to their full width.
(b) Birds must have at least two perches of different circumferences available to them.
(4) Any other Animals not specifically listed should be provided with adequate space to prevent overcrowding and to allow the Animal to maintain normal exercise levels required by the species, size and temperament of the Animal.
(5) Heating and cooling systems are required if needed to keep the temperature between 60 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit. All kennel buildings constructed after the effective date of this article that are not fully and constantly enclosed shall be required to contain radiant floor heat. Ventilation must be such that there are no drafts in the winter, odors, or moisture condensation. The general ventilation guideline for the areas in which the Animals are confined is ten to 15 fresh air changes per hour. All kennel buildings constructed after the effective date of this article shall install ventilation systems that adhere to this guideline. Existing kennel buildings that do not meet this guideline must do so within five years of the effective date of this article.
(6) Ample light must exist so that all areas of the building and Animal enclosures can be easily examined. Any lights in Animal areas should have covers such as protective sleeves for fluorescent bulbs.
(C) Outdoor - Secure Fence.
(1) Space Requirements. When Animals are outdoors restricted by a Secure Fence, they must be provided with adequate space to prevent overcrowding and to allow the Animal to maintain normal exercise levels required by the size, temperament and type of Animal.
(2) Adequate Shelter and shade. Animals that are not allowed free access to go inside a building must be provided with Adequate Shelter and shade. A structure that provides Adequate Shelter might not provide adequate shade: for example, a doghouse that protects the dog from wind and rain may be too hot inside when exposed to direct sunlight during the warmer months so shade must also be provided. Outside housing shall protect Animals from any extreme weather conditions that may be detrimental to the health or comfort of the Animals. Suitable drainage must be provided and there can be no standing water.
(3) Chaining. Chaining is prohibited as a means of outdoor confinement in non-residential areas.
(4) Trolley. Trolleys are prohibited as a means of outdoor confinement in non-residential areas.
(5) Crate. Crates are prohibited as a means of outdoor confinement in non-residential areas.
(6) Cages and other stackable kennel enclosures with wire bottoms are prohibited. The exceptions to this are Companion Bird and ferret cages and enclosures with plastic coated mesh floors with holes smaller than one square inch. Rabbit hutches may have a wire bottom no more than one half the floor.
(Ord. 18-2006; Am. Ord. 2017-014)