A. Permits for large or small animals may be obtained from the city after an application for the permit has been filed with and approved by the kennel master. The kennel master shall approve such application only after determining that the applicant for such permit complies with the requirements for the keeping of such animals as set forth in this part and zoning code. Once the premises have been inspected by an animal control officer the animal control division will coordinate with the city's zoning administrator for zoning approval. (Ord. 1510, 8-8-2000; amd. 2015 Code)
B. The following are exempt from the animal permit requirements of article C of this chapter:
1. Areas in excess of five (5) acres inhabited by no more than one single-family dwelling unit shall be allowed to keep large animals, if the number of large animals does not exceed one large animal per acre;
2. Publicly owned institutions or public agencies, hospitals, clinics, premises operated by licensed veterinarians for the care and treatment of animals, commercial pet stores and animal shelter or its authorized agents;
3. Public sale yards, slaughter pens and meatpacking plants;
4. Medical laboratories and educational institutions keeping such animals for medical research, veterinary hospitals, or pet shops keeping such animals for resale; and
5. Owners or keepers of dogs or cats must obtain an annual license but are exempt from the requirement to obtain an animal permit, but where four (4) or more dogs or cats are kept, all other provisions of sections 4-440 through 4-443 of this chapter on small animals shall be applicable. All exceptions provided herein must fully comply with all the sanitary provisions of this code.
C. Valid permits shall be posted in a conspicuous place and shall be considered an appurtenance to the premises and are not transferable to another location nor from one owner to another. (Ord. 1510, 8-8-2000)