A. The number of adult dogs or cats, or any combination thereof, which a hobby breeder site may keep is established by the following factors:
1. The area of the permitted hobby breeder site shall be limited to ten percent (10%) of the total area of the premises.
2. Within the kennel area of a hobby breeder site, seventy five (75) square feet of area shall be provided for each dog weighing less than thirty (30) pounds; one hundred (100) square feet for each dog weighing between thirty (30) and fifty nine (59) pounds, one hundred twenty five (125) square feet per dog sixty (60) pounds and over, and twenty five (25) square feet of space per cat excluding the area occupied by the litter box.
3. In the kennel area the animal must be able to stand and walk freely and have room for shelter (for outdoor facilities), food, water, and litter boxes for cats.
B. The number of adult dogs or cats, or any combination thereof, which a shelter- refuge-professional animal site may keep is established by the following factors:
1. The kennel area must provide at least seventy five (75) square feet of area for each dog weighing less than thirty (30) pounds; one hundred (100) square feet for each dog weighing between thirty (30) and fifty nine (59) pounds, one hundred twenty five (125) square feet per dog sixty (60) pounds and over, and twenty five (25) square feet of space per cat excluding the area occupied by the litter box.
2. In the kennel area the animal must be able to stand and walk freely and have room for shelter (for outdoor facilities), food, water, and litter boxes for cats.
3. A record shall be kept of animal inventory, disposition, and inoculations and shall be available for examination by an animal protection officer.
C. Hobby breeders must continue to care for or otherwise provide for adoption, rescue or some other type of sanctuary for animals no longer being used for breeding. Site records must reflect compliance with this provision. (Ord. 2012-10, 11-13-2012)