(A) Between December 1 and March 15 and whenever the real or effective temperature is 35ºF or lower, the following shall be provided:
(1) Dog shelter shall have a weatherproof roof, the entryway shall be protected by a self-closing door, an offset outer door, or a flexible flap made of windproof material. The floor shall be solid and raised off the ground at least two inches. No interior surfaces shall be metal. The dog shelter shall be facing south or east, away from the prevailing winds;
(2) Bedding, such as wood shavings, straw or other nonabsorbent material shall be provided in sufficient quantity for insulation against cold and damp. Bedding shall be kept dry;
(3) If there is no artificial heat source, structures shall be small enough to allow the dog to warm the interior of the structure and maintain his or her body heat but large enough to permit ease of entry and normal postural adjustments; and
(4) Fresh water without ice shall be made available to the dog a minimum of twice daily. The receptacle shall be made unable to be tipped over.
(B) During the summer months between June 1 and September 15 or whenever the real temperature is above 80ºF, shade, either natural or man-made, shall be made available to a confined dog between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
(1) Fresh water shall always be made available. The water receptacle shall be made unable to be tipped over.
(2) Under no circumstances shall a dog shelter be considered shade during the summer months.
(C) Proper shelter including protection from the weather and elements shall be provided. The shelter for a dog shall have a weatherproof roof, enclosed sides, a doorway, and a solid floor raised at least two inches from the ground and no interior surfaces shall be metal.
(D) A dog kennel for outside dogs shall meet the minimum size requirements as listed in Table 90.04. The requirements in Table 90.04 are not applicable to commercial kennels, veterinary hospitals, or pet stores.
Table 90.04: Kennel Minimum Size Requirements | |||
Number of Dogs | Kennel Size | ||
Small (up to 25 lbs) | Medium (25-50 lbs) | Large (over 50 lbs) | |
1 | 3 x 7 (21 sq. ft.) | 6 x 10 (60 sq. ft.) | 8 x 10 (80 sq. ft.) |
2 | 4 x 8 (32 sq. ft.) | 8 x 10 (80 sq. ft.) | 10 x 10 (100 sq. ft.) |
3 | 5 x 9 (45 sq. ft.) | 8 x 12 (96 sq. ft.) | 10 x 14 (140 sq. ft.) |
4 | 8 x 10 (80 sq. ft.) | 10 x 12 (120 sq. ft.) | 12 x 16 (192 sq. ft.) |
(2004 Code, § 81-4) (Ord. 06-15, passed 11-28-2006)