It shall be lawful to engage in the business of training or grooming dogs or cats, or other animals for profit or compensation within the municipality, in an area of the city designated commercial by the City Zoning Board, after registering with the City Clerk and obtaining a permit which shall be renewed every three years. To obtain a permit, the owner or operator must have in his or her possession a state sales tax certificate with tax number. No trainer or groomer shall have more than four animals, including his or her own, in possession at one time. All animals must be confined within a building, pen, kennel or enclosure, as defined in this chapter, away from other animals or persons, and shall be maintained in sanitary conditions, with proper ventilation, adequate nutrition, and provided humane care and treatment. The permit may be revoked for violations of this chapter or and state regulations.
(1986 Code, § 6.16.150) (Ord. 1514, passed - -1999) Penalty, see § 90.999