(A) Applicants for any Permit shall meet the standards of a Qualified Adopter.
(B) Application Process.
(1) The application form shall require the applicant to affirm under penalty of perjury that the applicant meets the standards of a Qualified Adopter and to provide information that is sufficient to assure the Mayor’s designee that the applicant has the knowledge and facilities adequate to care for the Animals covered by the Permit in a manner that protects both the Animals and the public.
(2) The application form shall require the applicant to supply the names, addresses and phone numbers of two adults not living at the same address as the applicant, or each other, for the purpose of being emergency contacts. These people must agree to take responsibility for the Animals in the event the Permit Holder becomes unable to take care of the Animals covered by their Permit.
(3) No Person shall be issued a Permit if that Person is jointly interested in the Permit or otherwise in privity with any Person who does not meet the standards of a Qualified Adopter.
(4) Within 30 days of the receipt of a Permit application the Mayor’s designee shall review the application and inspect the premises. The Mayor’s designee shall approve, conditionally approve or deny the Permit application and notify the applicant in writing of the decision.
(5) The Mayor’s designee may approve an application only after the following determinations are made:
(a) the standards established by this article and other applicable laws and regulations have been met;
(b) the issuance of a Permit will not result in activity which presents a danger to the public health, safety or welfare; and
(c) the issuance of a Permit does not create a nuisance for any Person.
(6) If any affected party wishes to appeal the Mayor's designee’s decision regarding a Permit application, the party may request an Administrative Hearing before the Administrative Hearing Officer.
(Ord. 18-2006; Am. Ord. 2023-016)