(A) Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ANIMAL SHELTER. Any business which collects stray, abandoned or owner- surrendered pet animals for redemption, adoption, sale or disposal.
BUSINESS. Any profit or nonprofit individual, partnership, company or corporation doing business within the county limits.
KENNEL. Any business which is involved with the boarding of pet animals.
PET ANIMAL. Shall include, but not be limited to, fish, small mammals, birds, reptiles, cats and dogs.
PET GROOMING SHOP. Any business which is involved in the grooming of pet animals for profit.
PET HOSPITAL. Any business operating as a veterinary hospital or clinic which is involved in the diagnosis, treatment or care of any pet animal.
PET SHOP. Any retail or wholesale business which is involved in the selling or trading of pet animals.
(B) Standards, rules and regulations.
(1) The county, for the purpose of protecting the health and welfare of the public and of the animals under its charge, shall adopt, and from time to time amend, standards, rules and regulations for the implementation of the licensing and operation of animal shelters, kennels, pet grooming shops, pet hospitals and pet shops.
(2) It shall be unlawful for any operator or licensee thereof to violate or fail to comply with any standard, rule or regulation adopted pursuant to division (B)(1) above, or to violate or fail to comply with any requirements of this section.
(C) Licensing of pet animal businesses.
(1) License required. Every person owning, possessing or keeping or desiring to keep and maintain, within the county a dog kennel, pet grooming shop, pet shop or pet hospital shall apply for and obtain from the county a license therefor before such may be kept or maintained.
(2) Application for license. Every person desiring to obtain a license as provided in this section shall make application therefor and shall obtain the approval of the appropriate planning and zoning administration. In addition, each applicant shall accompany such application with the written consent of a majority of persons of full age residing within 800 feet in all directions from the place where such dog kennel, pet grooming shop, pet shop or pet hospital is proposed to be located.
(3) Municipal animal shelter exempt. A municipal shelter shall be exempt from the requirements of divisions (C)(1) and (C)(2) above. Notwithstanding such exemption, the shelter must be in compliance with all requirements of this section.
(Prior Code, § 5-5-6) (Ord. 155, passed 1-9-1996) Penalty, see § 92.999