(A) No person, partnership, or corporation shall operate a commercial establishment, zoological park, or animal shelter without first obtaining a permit in compliance with this section. However, temporary sales of small animals such as chicks and rabbits for domestic purposes at businesses or residences shall be exempt from this section.
(B) The Animal Care and Control Authority shall promulgate rules and regulations for the issuance of permits which shall include requirements for humane care of all animals and for compliance with the provisions of this chapter and other applicable laws. The Animal Care and Control Authority may amend such regulations from time to time as deemed desirable for public health and welfare and for the protection and humane care of animals.
(C) Upon an inspection confirming that an applicant for a permit is willing and able to comply with the regulations promulgated by the Animal Care and Control Authority, a permit shall be issued upon payment of the applicable fee.
(D) The permit period shall begin January 1 and shall run for one year. Renewal applications for permits shall be made 30 days prior to and up to 60 days after the start of the new year. Application for permit to establish a new commercial animal establishment under the provisions of this chapter may be made at any time.
(E) If there is a change in ownership of a commercial animal establishment, the new owner may have the current permit transferred to his or her name upon payment of a transfer fee of $20.
(F) Annual permits shall be issued after passing inspection and upon payment of the applicable fees. Dog fanciers’ kennel permits shall be issued to persons age 62 and over at one-half of the rate listed. Infrequent, de minimis increases in the number of animals kept at a commercial kennel or cattery shall not affect the permit price:
(1) For each commercial kennel, authorized to house no more than ten dogs: $75;
(2) For each fancier kennel: $100 if more than three dogs are intact, $150 if more than five;
(3) For each commercial kennel authorized to house 11 through 25 dogs: $150;
(4) For each fancier kennel: $250 if more than three dogs are intact, $400 if more than seven;
(5) For each cattery authorized to house no more than ten cats: $75;
(6) For each cattery authorized to house 11 through 25 cats: $150;
(7) For each commercial kennel authorized to house 26 through 50 dogs: $175;
(8) For each cattery authorized to house 26 through 50 cats: $100;
(9) For each commercial kennel authorized to house more than 50 dogs: $200;
(10) For each cattery authorized to house more than 50 cats: $200;
(11) For each pet shop: $175;
(12) For each grooming shop: $175; and
(13) For all other commercial animal establishments: $175.
(G) Every facility regulated by this chapter shall be considered a separate enterprise and requires an individual permit.
(H) Persons operating kennels for the breeding of dogs may elect to license such dogs individually, subject to Chapter 158, Zoning.
(I) No fee may be required of any not-for-profit animal shelter or government-operated zoological park; however, it shall have a current permit or license and be in compliance to operate.
(J) Any person who has a change in the category under which a permit was issued shall be subject to reclassification, and appropriate adjustment of the permit fee shall be made.
(K) The Animal Care and Control Authority shall maintain a record of the permits issued pursuant to this section for a period of three years and shall make this record available to the public.
(2004 Code, § 81-3) (Ord. 26, passed 1-21-1980; Ord. 26C, passed 7-29-1986; Ord. 26D, passed 8-28-1990; Ord. 02-23, passed 11-26-2002; Ord. 06-15, passed 11-28-2006; Ord. 2015-04, passed 7-2-2015)