(A) License required. No person shall maintain a commercial kennel without first having obtained a license pursuant to the provisions of this section. However, prior to issuing a commercial kennel license under this provision of the code, the applicant for a commercial kennel must also first comply with the planning and zoning provisions of the city code and obtain planning and zoning approval. Any such approval shall include appropriate conditions to minimize noise, visual effects and screening, and comply with §§ 154.009, 154.180, and 154.230.
(B) Kennel license application. The application for a commercial kennel license or renewal thereof shall contain or have attached thereto, in addition to the information required by this code, a detailed plan and description of the premises and structures wherein the kennel is to be operated, unless the application is for renewal of a previous license and no change in the premises or structure has been made or is contemplated to be made.
(C) Kennel license fee. The fee for a commercial kennel license shall be in the amount as determined by the Council from time to time, except under no circumstances shall said license be less than $2,500 per annum.
(D) Condition of kennel. A commercial kennel shall be kept in a clean, sanitary, and well-ventilated condition at all times, and shall be open to inspection by the Sanitarian, the Animal Control Officer, or police officer of the city at all reasonable times.
(E) Outside runs prohibited. No commercial kennel shall provide outside runs or penned areas designed for the confinement of animals outside of the principal building.
(Prior Code, § 12.6) Penalty, see § 90.99