For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
DOG KENNEL. Any lot, building, structure, enclosure or premises whereon or wherein four or more dogs are kept or maintained for any commercial purpose; provided that, if other animals or birds or fowl are bought, sold or bartered, the classification to apply shall be that of a pet shop; and provided further that this definition of DOG KENNEL shall not be construed as applying to a duly licensed veterinary hospital nor to the county’s Humane Society.
PET SHOP. Any lot, building, structure, enclosure or premises whereon or wherein is carried on a business of buying or selling or bartering birds, animals or fowl; but this definition shall not be construed as applying to the buying or selling of livestock, nor to the business or activities of a duly licensed veterinary hospital, nor to the business or activities of the county humane society, nor to a licensed dog kennel.
(Prior Code, § 6.08.010)