(A) Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates, or requires, a different meaning.
CAGES. Individual, portable facilities for containing dogs.
EXERCISE YARD. An area enclosed by a fence of at least six feet in height wherein dogs are allowed to run and exercise. Every portion of an exercise yard fence shall be separate and removed from any property boundary fence.
FENCING. Unless otherwise authorized, shall mean a good grade commercial chain link, carried on solid posts set in concrete; suggested minimum is 11 gauge wire, with two-inch steel posts set on no greater than ten-foot spans.
KENNEL. Any lot, building, structure, enclosure, or premises whereupon or wherein three or more dogs over four months of age are kept or maintained for any purpose, including boarding, breeding, buying, grooming, letting for hire, training for a fee, or selling.
KENNEL BUILDING. A permanent structure designed, intended, or used exclusively for the housing of dogs.
KENNEL RUN (INSIDE). The separated area inside a kennel building used for the interior housing of dogs.
KENNEL RUN (OUTSIDE). An area adjacent to a kennel building and enclosed by a fence at least six feet in height.
(B) Requirements.
(1) License. Each kennel must have a current valid kennel license and a current valid business license in those areas which require a business license in addition to a kennel license. Such licenses are required to be displayed and readily available for inspection by any authorized person.
(2) Records. A kennel record must be kept available for inspection, such record to show: the name, current address, and telephone number of the owner of the dog, the date the dog entered the kennel, the reason for its being in the kennel (for example, for boarding, sale, breeding, grooming, and the like), and the description of the dog (age, breed, sex, color, and the like). On any dog over four months of age, a current valid rabies certificate shall be maintained as a part of this record, as long as the dog is maintained in the kennel.
(C) Physical facilities. The basic intent of these regulations is to see that all animals receive proper care, that they are being treated kindly, properly fed, and that their surroundings are being kept in a sanitary condition.
(1) Outdoor facilities. Outdoor facilities shall be provided with windbreaks, roofing, and shelter adequate to protect the animals from the weather. They shall be adequately drained and maintained in a sanitary manner. Adequate and sanitary means of disposing of droppings shall be provided. All kennel runs shall be fenced (chain link or welded wire), such fence to be separate and apart from property boundary fence. Kennel runs shall have a minimum free and clear area of ten square feet per dog. Kennels shall not be left unattended for a period in excess of 24 hours. All animals shall be supplied with sufficient good and wholesome food and fresh water as the feeding habits of such animals require.
(2) Inspections. All areas of kennel runs, yards, food storage, and auxiliary buildings shall be subject to inspection by authorized persons.
(Ord. D-1-1994, passed - -1994)