A. A person who keeps or harbors a dog over six (6) months of age within the city for more than fourteen (14) consecutive days shall obtain a dog license.
1. To obtain a dog license, the owner of the animal shall:
a. Submit a completed application provided by the city;
b. Provide current proof of rabies vaccination for the animal being licensed, which rabies vaccination must remain current and unexpired or the associated license automatically becomes void; and
c. Pay the associated license fee.
B. A person who keeps or harbors more than two (2) dogs or two (2) cats over six (6) months of age within the city for a period longer than fourteen (14) consecutive days shall obtain a multiple animal license.
1. To obtain a multiple animal license, the owner of the animals shall:
a. Submit a completed application provided by the city;
b. Provide current proof of rabies vaccination for each animal being licensed, which rabies vaccinations must remain current and unexpired or the associated license automatically becomes void;
c. Provide written confirmation from the animal control officer that the premises at which the animals are to be kept has been inspected for compliance with the requirements of section 5-2-3(B)(2)of this code;
d. Provide a written recommendation from the animal control officer that the license should be granted; and
e. Pay the associated license fee.
2. Multiple animal license applicants and holders shall do the following or the city will deny the license application or may revoke the license if already issued:
a. Maintain an enclosure or enclosures that are adequate to house the animals;
b. Regularly dispose of animal excreta so it does not become a nuisance or a health hazard;
c. Provide proper food, water, shelter, and general care for all animals;
d. Comply with all zoning and business license requirements if operating a commercial kennel as defined in Title 11 of this code; and
e. Commit no violations of the provisions of this chapter, provided, however, that a person's eligibility for a multiple animal license will be restored once the person has gone two (2) years without such a violation.
C. A person who keeps or harbors a dog that has been designated as dangerous pursuant to section 5-2-7 of this code shall obtain a dangerous dog license.
1. To obtain a dangerous dog license, the owner of the animal shall:
a. Submit a completed application provided by the city;
b. Provide current proof of rabies vaccination for the animal being licensed, which rabies vaccination must remain current and unexpired or the associated license automatically becomes void;
c. Provide written confirmation from the animal control officer that the premises at which the dog is to be kept has been inspected for compliance with the requirements of section 5-2-3(C)(2) of this code; and
d. Pay the associated license fee.
2. Dangerous dog license applicants and holders shall do the following or the city will deny the license application or automatically revoke the license if already issued:
a. Maintain an enclosure on the premises where the dog is kept that prevents entry by children, is shut-in on all sides, including the top, to prevent the dog from escaping the premises, and provides the dog with protection from the elements;
b. Post the premises where the dog is kept with clearly visible and readable warning signs that a dangerous dog is on the premises;
c. Obtain from an insurer qualified under the laws of the state either a surety bond in an amount no less than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) that is payable to any person injured by the dangerous dog, or a policy of liability insurance, such as homeowner's insurance, issued by an insurer qualified under the laws of the state in the amount of no less than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) that insures the owner for any personal injuries inflicted by the dangerous dog; and
d. Present the animal control officer with proof that the dog has been microchipped.
D. Regardless of issuance date, a license granted pursuant to this chapter automatically expires at 11:59 p.m. on December 31 of the calendar year for which the license was issued. A new license shall be obtained for each calendar year.
E. A license issued pursuant to this chapter is non-transferable. If ownership of an animal changes during the license year, the new owner shall obtain all required licenses within fourteen (14) days of acquiring the animal.
F. Every licensed dog must bear either its license tag or another tag engraved with its license number on a collar or harness when not located on the owner's property. (Ord. 3282, 7-13-2020)