An applicant for a multiple-pet license shall consent to the inspection of the premises where his or her animals are kept or maintained. Such inspection shall be performed before issuance of the license or upon receipt of a complaint. Annual inspections may be required for multiple-pet owners with marginally acceptable standards. Such inspection may be performed by the Administrator. Failure to comply with a request for inspection is a violation of this subchapter. Holders of multiple-pet licenses shall conform to the following requirements:
(A) All dogs and/or cats over four months of age must be inoculated against rabies and registered pursuant to this chapter.
(B) All dogs and/or cats must be provided with a continuous supply of fresh water, sufficient food to maintain acceptable body weight, proper shelter, protection from the weather and sufficient veterinary care to prevent suffering.
(C) If the dogs and/or cats are kept or maintained within a structure or building, such building shall:
(1) Be kept clean, free of feces and urine;
(2) Not constitute a nuisance or danger to the health or welfare of its inhabitants nor surrounding residents; and
(3) Be well ventilated and maintain appropriate temperature (follow USDA guidelines) to prevent suffering.
(D) If the dogs and/or cats are kept or maintained outside a building:
(1) A shelter of sufficient size to permit such animal to stand up and turn around inside when fully grown shall be provided at all times;
(2) The shelter shall have four sides, a roof, floor, bedding and an opening large enough for the animal to enter the shelter. The shelter shall be placed to provide shade from the sun and protection from the weather.
(3) The shelter shall be placed at least ten feet from all property lines except where there is an alley.
(4) A dog shall be deemed to be housed outside if said dog is outside for more than eight hours in the aggregate during any 24-hour period or is outside for more than 30 minutes between the hours of 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
(E) The dogs and/or cats shall be prevented from running at large.
(F) The dogs and/or cats shall be prevented from causing a nuisance pursuant to § 90.15.
(G) The owner’s property shall be kept free of all feces and urine to prevent its accumulation from constituting a health hazard or an odorous nuisance.
(H) The applicant shall not have been found guilty of more than three violations of the animal control ordinance within the previous three years from the date of application.
(I) The owner shall immediately notify the Animal Control Administrator of any change in the animals governed by the multiple pet license including the rabies vaccination and registration required pursuant to this chapter.
(Ord. 0-2007.1, passed 3-13-2007; Ord. 2008.03, passed - -2008; Ord. O-2012.02, passed 3-13-2012; Ord. O-2014.01, passed 2-11-2014) Penalty, see § 90.99