A. All kennels within the city limits shall meet the following minimum standards:
1. The kennel floor shall be made of concrete at least four inches (4") thick or other material as approved by the city building inspector, with a smooth surface which shall have one- fourth inch (1/4") of slope per foot of fall for drainage. The drainage shall slope to a cleanout gutter, and all drains shall be connected to the sanitary sewage line;
2. Each cage shall have sleeping quarters, a lounging area and access to an exercise area with a minimum of one hundred fifty (150) square feet. Sleeping quarters for the animals shall be protected from the weather, and each lounging area shall be individually enclosed by chainlink material of at least 10-14 gauge or other material as approved by the city inspector, and shall have the following minimum dimensions for the number of animals to be accommodated:
Width
| Length
| Height
| Accommodation For | |
4 feet | 12 feet | 6 feet | Lounging area for 1 large dog, or 2 medium dogs, or 3 small dogs or cats | |
54 feet | 6 feet | 3 feet | Sleeping area for 1 large dog, or 2 medium dogs, or 3 small dogs or cats |
However, cages for cats shall be completely enclosed.
3. For the purpose of this section only, "small size dogs" shall be defined as any dog weighing twenty five (25) pounds or less; "medium size dogs" shall be defined as any dog weighing between twenty five (25) and fifty (50) pounds; "large size dogs" shall be defined as any dog weighing in excess of fifty (50) pounds; and
4. There shall be at least one cage which must be completely enclosed to house female dogs in heat.
B. The provisions of this section shall not apply to kennels operated and maintained by licensed veterinarians, to commercial pet stores where all animals are kept within the establishment, nor to the animal shelter or its authorized agents. (Ord. 1510, 8-8-2000)