A. License And Inspections Required:
1. No person shall operate a boarding kennel without first obtaining a license from the city clerk. The license shall not be transferable between persons or locations. A written application for such license shall be filed with the city clerk, which shall contain the name and address of the applicant, the location of the proposed boarding kennel and such other information as may be required by the clerk. The license year for a boarding kennel license shall be from July 1 to June 30. The annual license fee shall be fifty dollars ($50.00), which shall also be charged, without proration, for periods of less than a year.
2. Upon application for a license or permit, the humane officer, health officer or designee shall conduct an inspection of the premises to be licensed. If the requirements of this section and applicable state and other laws are met, the humane officer, health officer or designee shall so notify the city clerk and the city clerk shall issue the appropriate license.
3. After issuance of the license, inspections shall be made as necessary to ensure compliance with the provisions of this section.
4. Acceptance of a license issued under this section shall be deemed consent to reasonable inspections to ensure compliance herewith.
B. Operation: Boarding kennels shall be operated in accordance with the following requirements:
1. All animals shall be maintained in a healthy condition or, if ill, shall be given appropriate treatment immediately.
2. The quarters in which animals are kept shall be maintained in a clean condition and in a good state of repair.
3. Food supplies shall be stored in rodentproof containers, and food and water containers shall be kept clean.
4. Litter or bedding material shall be changed as often as necessary to prevent an odor nuisance.
5. Feces shall be removed from yards, pens and enclosures daily and stored in tightly covered metal containers until final disposal.
6. Yards, pens, premises and animals shall be kept free of insect and rodent infestations.
7. No odor nuisance shall be permitted.
8. All animal pens or enclosures shall be sufficiently large to permit freedom of movement to the animals confined therein.
9. The floor and walls of any room in which animals are kept shall be covered with impervious, smooth, cleanable surface. Wood which animals can bite, chew, claw or any way have contact with is not considered impervious. Unsealed wood or rusted metal is not considered impervious.
10. The floors and walls shall be cleaned and disinfected at least once per day and as often as necessary to prevent an odor nuisance.
11. Animals shall not be group housed at any time, unless they are owned by the same person and are compatible.
12. No dog or cat shall be accepted for boarding unless it has been vaccinated for rabies, and proof of such vaccination has been furnished to the kennel operation; provided, however, that this requirement shall not be necessary if the dog or cat is under five (5) months of age.
13. Any animal that appears to be ill shall be promptly examined by a veterinarian of the owner's choice, if known, or by the veterinarian employed by the licensee and a record kept of the examination and treatment.
14. Enclosures must be provided which shall allow adequate protection against weather extremes.
15. Building temperature shall be maintained at a comfortable level for the animals kept therein. Adequate ventilation shall be maintained to promote health and odor control. Kennels housing small breed dogs must house those dogs in indoor facilities minimally heated to fifty five degrees Fahrenheit (55°F). Any questions concerning definition of breeds that are considered "small breed" in this procedure will be defined by the humane officer.
16. All animals shall have potable water available at all times.
17. Runs shall provide an adequate exercise area and protection from the weather. Minimal outdoor exercise area of ten feet by four feet (10' x 4') must be provided for all breeds.
C. Suspension Or Revocation Of License: A license issued under this section may be suspended or revoked during its term for failure or refusal to comply with the provisions of this section or with any other governmental law, rule or regulation governing the keeping or protection of animals. The licensee shall be entitled to due notice and hearing before the common council.
D. Violation; Penalty: Any person who violates any provision of this section shall forfeit not less than twenty five dollars ($25.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each offense. Each and every day that this section is violated shall constitute a separate offense for which a forfeiture may be imposed. (1975 Code Ch. 11 § VIII)