(A) All kennels, as defined herein, shall in addition to the other requirements of this subchapter, comply with the minimum standards of this section.
(B) Failure to meet these standards shall be grounds for issuance of a citation subjecting the owner or owners to the penalties herein provided, facilities shall be subject to inspection by an inspector to be appointed by the Board of County Commissioners.
(C) The appointed inspector shall inspect each kennel in the county, semi-annually.
(D) Each kennel owner shall be charged an inspection fee of $20 for each inspection, which shall be payable within ten days after the inspection.
(E) Any deficiencies on the part of the kennel owner or owners shall be corrected within ten days after the inspection.
(F) If a re-inspection is warranted, there shall be no additional charge. In addition to the above, each kennel owner shall purchase a kennel license from the Auditor of the county, at a charge of $5 annually.
(G) The license must be purchased in 1983 not later than July 31, 1983.
(H) In subsequent years, the license must be purchased in January of the appropriate year.
(1) Enclosures must be provided which shall allow adequate protection against weather extremes. Floors of buildings, runs and wall shall be of a material to permit proper cleaning and disinfecting.
(2) Building temperature shall be maintained at a comfortable level. Adequate ventilation shall be maintained.
(3) Each animal shall have sufficient space to stand up, lie down and turn around in a natural position without touching the sides or the top of the cages.
(4) Cages are to be of material and construction that permit cleaning and sanitizing.
(5) Cage floors of concrete, unless radiantly heated, shall have a resting board or some type of bedding.
(6) Runs shall provide an adequate exercise area and protection from the weather. Runs shall have an impervious surface.
(7) All animal quarters and runs are to be kept clean, dry and in a sanitary condition.
(8) The food shall be free from contamination, wholesome, palatable and of sufficient quantity and nutritive value to meet the normal daily requirements for the condition and size of the animal.
(9) All animals shall have fresh water available at all times. Water vessels shall be mounted or secured in a manner that prevents tipping and be of the removable type.
(Ord. 3-1989, passed 3-21-1989) Penalty, see § 91.99