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All establishments required to have permits under this title shall be subject to periodic inspections, and the inspector shall make a report of such inspection, which shall be given to the establishment and will be filed with the director. (Ord. 2012-16, 6-21-2012)
If an inspection of kennels, catteries, animal grooming parlors, pet shops, riding stables, similar establishments, or the premises of the holder of a permit reveals a violation of this title, the inspector shall notify the permit holder or operator of such violation by means of issuance of a citation as provided in chapter 8.10 of this title or issuance of a notice of violation and stipulation as provided in chapter 8.11 of this title. If the notice of violation and stipulation is used, the notice shall:
A. Set forth the specific violations found;
B. Establish a specific and reasonable period of time for correction of the violations found;
C. State that failure to comply in the specified period of time with any notice issued in accordance with the provisions of this section may result in immediate suspension of the permit and/or issuance of a citation; and
D. State that an opportunity for a hearing upon any grievance the owner or operator may have concerning the inspection findings and corrections ordered by the animal control officer may be processed according to the provisions of chapter 8.11 of this title. (Ord. 2012-16, 6-21-2012)
A permit may be suspended or revoked or a permit application rejected on any one or more of the following grounds:
A. Falsification of facts in a permit application;
B. Material change in the conditions upon which the permit was granted;
C. Violation of any provisions of this title or any other law or regulation governing the permittee's establishment, including, but not limited to, noise and/or building and land use ordinances; or
D. Conviction on a charge of cruelty to animals. (Ord. 2012-16, 6-21-2012)
A. Authority; Request For Review: Any permit granted under this title may be suspended or revoked by the city for violations of any of the requirements of this title. A permittee aggrieved by the suspension or revocation of his/her permit may petition the director for review of said grievance. Upon consideration of said grievance and upon good cause showing, the director may, at his or her sole discretion, uphold or modify the suspension or revocation, or reinstate the permit.
B. New Permits: A new permit shall not be issued to any person whose prior permit was suspended or revoked by the city until the applicant has satisfied the director that he/she has the means and the will to comply with the requirements of this title in the future. An application for another permit must comply with the requirements for an application for an initial permit, including application fee. (Ord. 2012-16, 6-21-2012)
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this title, when the inspecting officer finds unsanitary or other conditions in the operation of kennels, catteries, animal grooming parlors, riding stables, pet shops, or any similar establishments, or premises of the holder of a permit obtained under this title, which in his/her judgment constitute an immediate and substantial hazard to public health or the health and safety of any animal, he/she may order the immediate seizure of any animals whose health and safety are at risk and order the owner or operator of the establishment to immediately cease operations. It shall be unlawful for any person to whom such an order is given to fail to obey the same. Any animals seized under this section shall be impounded or otherwise cared for as the division deems necessary. Persons whose permit has been suspended by such action may petition the director for review of said suspension. Upon consideration of said petition and upon good cause showing, the director may, at his or her sole discretion, uphold or modify the emergency suspension or reinstate the permit. (Ord. 2012-16, 6-21-2012)
Notice shall be deemed to have been properly served when the original of the inspection report form or other notice has been delivered personally to the permit holder or person in charge, or such notice has been sent by certified mail to the last known address of the permit holder. A copy of such notice shall be filed with the director. (Ord. 2012-16, 6-21-2012)