(A) Kennel permits required.
(1) No person shall operate a kennel without first obtaining a permit in compliance with this subchapter. Each facility regulated by this subchapter shall be considered a separate enterprise and shall require an individual permit.
(2) The applicant must apply to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a special exception to operate kennels on his or her property. The applicants must meet all of the requirements for a kennel. Then, the applicant must submit a full set of prints showing kennel sites, construction of kennels, and location of kennels on site plans for approval of the Zoning Board.
(3) After the kennel is approved by the Zoning Board, the applicant must submit the approved form to the Clerk-Treasurer for the proper kennel license. The licenses are good for the calendar year in which they are written for the person or persons receiving approval and must be renewed by January 31 of the following year. The special exception is good for the person(s) to whom it is written only, and change of ownership requires a new kennel license.
(B) Kennel permit fees.
(1) Kennel permit fees are based on current state-approved amounts and/or as set by City Council from time to time.
(2) No fee shall be required of any veterinary hospital, animal shelter, or government- operated zoological park or laboratory.
(C) Requirements.
(1) All kennels will be kept in a sanitary condition.
(2) Dog runs will be hard surfaced for easy cleaning.
(3) All animals will be separated except for mating or tending young.
(4) Kennels with less than 15 animals over the age of four months shall be separated from nearest residence or business by not less than 200 feet.
(5) Kennel with over 15 but less than 50 animals over the age four months shall be separated from nearest residence or business by not less than 300 feet.
(6) Kennels with over 50 animals shall be separated from the nearest residence or business by not less than 400 feet.
(Ord. 2022-005-C, passed 6-6-2022)