(A) For the purposes of this section, Class II kennels shall mean an establishment where:
(1) Animals (excluding livestock) are kept regularly for the purposes of breeding, buying, selling, boarding, or for the training of security dogs; or
(2) Twenty or more animals (excluding livestock), each of which is four months of age or older, are regularly kept.
(B) No person may own or operate a Class II kennel within the town unless and until such person satisfies the requirements of this section and has been issued a privilege license by the town. A permit issued in accordance with this section may be revoked by the Land Use Administrator after notice and hearing, for any reason that would have justified denial of the permit in the first instance. If the Land Use Administrator denies or revokes a permit in accordance with this section, he, she, or they shall notify the owner or operator of his, her, or their right to appeal such decision in accordance with § 152.115.
(C) All Class II kennels shall, in addition to the other requirements of this chapter, comply with the minimum standards of this section. Facilities shall be subject to inspection during reasonable hours by the Land Use Administrator upon request. No person may operate a Class II kennel unless the premises meet the following standards and animals receive the following minimum care.
(1) Buildings or enclosures must be provided which shall allow adequate protection against extreme weather conditions. Floors of buildings and runs and walls shall be of a nonporous material or otherwise constructed so as to permit proper cleaning and disinfecting. Temperatures in animal containments shall be maintained at a level that is healthful for every species of animal in the containment.
(2) Cages, kennels, or runs shall have sufficient space for each animal to sit, stand up, lie down, turn around, and stretch out to its full length without touching the sides or tops of the cage, kennel, or run. Cages, kennels, and runs are to be of a material and construction that permits cleaning and disinfecting, and shall have an impervious surface. Cages, kennels, and run floors of concrete shall have resting board or some type of bedding. Cages, kennels, and runs shall provide protection from the weather. All animal quarters are to be kept clean, dry, and in a sanitary condition. Cages, kennels, and runs shall be structurally sound and maintained in good repair to protect animals from potential injury, contain the animals, and restrict the entrance to other animals and people.
(3) Animals shall not be placed in cages, kennels, or runs unless such cages, kennels, or runs are so constructed to prevent animal excreta from entering other cages, kennels, or runs.
(4) Sufficient shade shall be provided to allow all animals kept outdoors to protect themselves from the direct rays of the sun.
(5) Each animal shall be given the opportunity for vigorous daily exercise as appropriate.
(6) Litter boxes shall be provided for cats and kittens.
(7) All animals shall be provided adequate food.
(8) Supplies of food and bedding shall be stored in facilities which adequately protect such supplies against infestation or contamination by vermin. Refrigeration shall be provided for supplies of perishable food.
(9) All animals shall be provided adequate water. Water containers shall be of removable type and be mounted or secured so that the animals cannot readily tip it over or defecate or urinate in them.
(10) All food and water containers shall be cleaned and disinfected daily.
(11) All animals must be fed and watered, cages and kennels cleaned each day, including Sundays and holidays, and disinfected weekly or more frequently if the kennel is exposed to an infectious disease.
(12) Adequate veterinary care shall be provided as needed for each animal.
(13) Provisions shall be made for the removal and disposal of animal and food waste, bedding, and debris.
(14) Facilities such as a washroom, sink, or basin shall be provided to maintain cleanliness among animal caretakers and of animal food and water containers.
(15) (a) Facilities for animals shall be adequately ventilated to provide for the health and comfort of the animals at all times.
(b) Such facilities shall be provided with fresh air, either by means of windows, doors, vents, or air conditioning and shall be ventilated so as to minimize drafts, odors, and moisture condensation.
(16) (a) Facilities for animals shall have ample light by natural or artificial means or both, of good quality and well-distributed and as appropriate for each animal’s health and well-being.
(b) Such lighting shall provide uniformly distributed illumination of sufficient light intensity to permit routine inspection and cleaning during the entire working period.
(c) Enclosure shall be so placed as to protect the animals from excessive illumination.
(17) Every person maintaining such a facility shall post a notice clearly visible from the ground level at the main entrance to the facility containing the names, addresses, and telephone number of persons responsible for the facility where they may be contacted during any hour of the day or night.
(Ord. passed 12-20-2001) Penalty, see § 152.999