Any Person wishing to operate a Guard Dog Site shall obtain a Guard Dog Site Permit (GDSP).
(A) Any Person wishing to operate a Guard Dog Site shall have a Tax ID number and be registered under the Albuquerque Business Registration Ordinance before applying for a GDSP.
(B) The Owner of the Guard Dog must have an Intact Companion Animal Permit for each Intact dog.
(C) The GDSP attaches to the real property and the GDSP Holder may not transfer Guard Dogs to a separate site lacking a GDSP.
(D) A GDSP will not be granted for property in a Residential Zone or within 250 feet of a school.
(E) When a Guard Dog is on duty outside of a building, the premises must be enclosed by a Secure Fence.
(F) The escape of a Guard Dog from a Guard Dog Site is a violation of this article and can constitute a basis for revocation of a GDSP and seizure of the dog.
(G) If the Mayor’s designee determines it is necessary to control noise at the Guard Dog Site, the Mayor’s designee may require the Owner of the site or GDSP Holder to construct a barrier which breaks the Guard Dog's line of sight to the exterior and adequately buffers the noise.
(H) The doors, windows, and all other openings to the outside of a building where a Guard Dog is on duty must be secured to prevent its escape.
(I) The Guard Dog Site shall be posted with warning signs that are at least 12 inches by 12 inches.
(1) The warning signs shall state "Guard Dog" and "Guardia" and shall show a picture of an aggressive dog.
(2) The warning signs shall be posted not more than 50 feet apart on the exterior of the fences or walls surrounding the site, and shall be posted at all exterior corners of the site and at every entrance to the site.
(J) Vehicles used to transport Guard Dogs shall be secured so the public is protected from Injury, shall be constructed or modified to ensure that the Guard Dog is transported in a safe, humane manner and that does not violate §§ 9-2-2-6 et seq., and shall be posted with warning signs on each side of the vehicle.
(K) A GDSP Holder shall not apply for a Litter Permit or Multiple Companion Animal Site Permit for the Guard Dog Site. No breeding of Animals is allowed at a Guard Dog Site.
(Ord. 18-2006; Am. Ord. 2023-016)