(A) No owners, keepers or harborers of dogs may keep more than three dogs, except as permitted in agriculture zoned lands within the city.
(B) Any kennel established shall be distanced far enough away from any residence not owned by the kennel owner so as not to be a disturbance or nuisance to neighbors. Such kennel will be at least 100 feet from any neighbor’s property lines.
(C) All dogs in kennels must meet the license requirements for this subchapter.
(D) A kennel license and fee will be required. Yearly license renewal is required to establish and maintain a kennel under this provision.
(E) Persons involved in the breeding of dogs shall be required to obtain a kennel license.
(F) The Police Chief may waive the limitation on the number of dogs and increase that number for those who are providers of foster care for animal(s).
(G) (1) Inspections may be performed without appointment and at the discretion of and by a police officer, animal control officer and/or public health official.
(2) Inspections shall be conducted on at least an annual basis.
(Ord. 582, passed 3-15-2005; Ord. 651, passed 6-3-2015)