(A) All commercial kennels shall, in addition to the other requirements of this subchapter, comply with the following minimum standards.
(1) Enclosures must be provided which shall allow adequate protection against weather extremes. Floors of buildings, runs, and walls shall be of impervious material. Runs must be cleaned daily with disinfectant, cleaner, or chlorine bleach. Cleaning materials must be present at the time of inspection in amount sufficient enough to clean the entire facility. Animal waste must be disposed of in an acceptable manner, either by bagging and placing in the trash, or by flushing it down a toilet.
(2) Building temperatures shall be maintained at a comfortable level. Adequate ventilation shall be maintained.
(3) Cages are to be of a material and construction that permit cleaning and sanitizing.
(4) Cage floors of concrete, unless radiantly heated, shall have a resting board or some type of bedding.
(5) Runs shall provide an adequate exercise area and protection from weather. Run floors shall be an impervious surface for proper sanitation.
(6) All animal quarters and runs are to be kept clean, dry, and in a sanitary condition.
(7) Food shall be free of contamination, wholesome, palatable, and of sufficient quantity and nutritive value to meet the normal daily requirements for the condition and size of the animal.
(8) All animals shall have fresh water available at all times. Water vessels shall be mounted or secured in a manner that prevent tipping and spillage. Water vessels shall be removed for daily cleaning.
(9) Records shall be kept on clients and animals, and shall be readily available upon request of the inspecting ACO.
(B) Failure to meet these standards shall be grounds for denial or revocation of a license and the issuance of a citation subjecting the owner to the penalties herein. Facilities shall be subject to inspection upon request by the ACO during reasonable hours. Commercial kennels must be additionally approved by County Planning and Development.
(Ord. KOC 04-840-184, passed 11-2-2004; Ord. KOC 12-840-138, passed 9-4-2012; Ord. KOC 19-840-504, passed 5-7-2019)
Penalty, see § 90.99