(A) Non-commercial kennels cannot violate nuisance ordinances. All non-commercial kennels shall, in addition to the other requirements of this subchapter, comply with the following minimum standards.
(1) All enclosures housing animals must provide adequate protection against weather extremes.
(2) All food shall be free of contamination, wholesome, palatable, and of sufficient quantity and value to meet normal daily requirements for the condition and size of the animal.
(3) All animals shall have fresh water available at all times. All areas housing animals shall be free of accumulated waste and debris, and shall be maintained to support proper health. All animal waste shall be properly disposed of by bagging and placing in the trash or flushing down a toilet.
(4) All areas housing animals shall be free of standing water.
(5) All animals housed shall have all records documenting proper veterinary care and vaccination records.
(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. Depending on location, a business license may be required in addition to the non-commercial kennel license.
(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