(A) No person shall own, harbor, or keep a dog or cat over six months of age within the city unless proper identification tags are displayed on the dog or cat. The tags shall be on the animal at all times and can be purchased from the owner’s choosing.
(B) Animals owned by nonresidents. Dogs and cats over six months of age owned or kept by nonresidents of the city are not permitted to remain in the city longer than 14 days without complying with the terms of this section.
(C) Each person owning, keeping, or harboring a dog or cat is required to display identification tags on them at all times. The identification tags for any dog or cat shall be purchased by the owner. The city does not provide the tags. The identification tags shall display the animals name along with the owner’s information of address, phone number, and name.
(D) Tags. It shall be the responsibility of the owner of the dog or cat for which the tag was obtained to permanently attach the tag to the collar of the dog or cat in such a manner that the tag may be readily seen. The tag is not transferable to any other dog or cat or to a new owner of the dog or cat. If a tag is lost or stolen, the owner must obtain a new tag.
(E) Kennels.
(1) Required. No person shall own, harbor, or keep upon his premises five dogs or cats over the age of six months unless in a commercial or private kennel duly permitted under this section.
(2) Issuance. No person shall operate a commercial or private kennel in the city without first obtaining a permit. Application for such permit shall be made to the City Administrator or his designee and shall be accompanied by a permit fee established by the City Council by resolution. Such a permit shall be issued upon a showing of compliance with all laws and ordinances.
(3) Term; fee. Commercial and private kennel permits shall be issued on an annual basis, expiring on December 31 following the first effective day of the kennel permit. The commercial kennel permit shall be as established by the City Council by resolution.
(4) Maintenance of premises; inspections; revocations of permit. Commercial and private kennels shall be kept in a clean and healthful condition at all times and shall be open for inspection by duly authorized city authorities at any reasonable time. A commercial or private kennel permit may be revoked by the City Council after notice and a reasonable opportunity to be heard by reason of a violation of this section or any health or nuisance order, law, or regulation.
(F) Standards for kennels.
(1) Private and commercial kennel facilities shall be structurally sound and maintained in good condition. Indoor housing facilities should be adequately ventilated and have ample light and heat, either natural or artificial.
(2) Animals kept outside shall be provided with access to shelter to protect them from the sun, rain, and snow, together with adequate bedding when temperature falls below 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
(3) If animals are confined by chains, such chains shall be so attached that they cannot become entangled with the chains of other animals or objects. Chains shall be at least three times the length of the animal as measured from the top of its nose to the base of its tail.
(4) Enclosures shall be of sufficient size to allow each animal to turn around fully and stand, sit, and lie in a comfortable normal position. The floors of the enclosure shall be constructed so as to prevent injury to the animal’s legs and feet.
(5) The temperature for indoor housing facilities shall not be allowed to fall below 50 degrees Fahrenheit for animals not accustomed to lower temperatures.
(6) Disposal facilities shall be provided to minimize vermin, infestation, odors and disease hazards.
(7) Adequate storage and refrigeration shall be provided to protect food supplies against contamination and deterioration.
(Ord. 2021-06, passed 3-23-2021)