(A) Standards for commercial animal establishments are as follows:
(1) The establishment must be operated in such a manner as not to constitute a public nuisance;
(2) The establishment shall provide an isolation area for animals that are sick or diseased to be placed in so as not to spread disease to healthy animals;
(3) All animals must be kept caged, within a secure enclosure or under the control of the owner at all times;
(4) The establishment must provide the level of care provided for in this chapter to all animals kept on the premises;
(5) The establishment will not sell animals which are unwearied or diseased;
(6) The establishment shall permit the animal control officer to inspect, at any and all times, the premises where the animals are kept;
(7) The establishment must provide each animal with sufficient space to stand up, lie down, and turn around in a natural position without touching the sides or top of the enclosure;
(8) A commercial animal establishment shall be considered one or more of, but is not limited to, the following:
(a) Auction;
(b) Flea market;
(c) Circus;
(d) Riding school or stable;
(e) Veterinary hospital;
(f) Zoological park;
(g) Pet shop;
(h) Pet grooming shop;
(i) Kennels and catteries; and
(j) Permanent fairgrounds.
(9) All commercial animal establishments, other than a circus temporarily located within Dearborn County for less than ten days per year, shall be located at a permanent building or facility and shall be permitted at that location by the applicable zoning laws.
(BC Ord. 2014-006, passed 6-3-14)