A. License Required: It shall be unlawful for any person to maintain or operate a boarding kennel or pet shop without first having obtained a license therefor. Application for such license shall be made in conformity with the general requirements of the license ordinances of the city 1 . Such application shall specify existing district zoning of the premises and the precise location upon the premises of the kennels or pens in which animals are to be kept. (Ord. 0-77-26, 10-17-1977)
B. Investigations:
1. License Issuance: Upon receipt of such application, the health officer of the city shall cause an investigation to be made to determine the fitness and suitability of the premises for such business. Upon recommendation of the health inspector and upon payment by such applicant to the city clerk of the license fee as set out in this section, the city clerk shall issue or cause to be issued to such applicant a license. A valid license certificate shall be posted in a conspicuous place in such place of business. No license shall be issued hereunder unless the applicant is in compliance with the animal welfare act of the state. (Ord. 0-98-53, 11-16-1998, eff. 11-26-1998; amd. Ord. 0-05-23, 7-5-2005, eff. 7-17-2005)
2. License Fee: The annual license fee for any boarding kennel or pet shop shall be as follows:
Pet shops | $66.00 |
Kennel with a capacity of 1 to 10 animals | 66.00 |
Kennel with a capacity of 11 to 25 animals | 132.00 |
Kennel with a capacity of 26 or more animals | 198.00 |
(Ord. 0-02-09, 4-1-2002, eff. 4-11-2002; amd. Ord. 0-09-07, 3-13-2009)
3. Single License For Same Premises: Should the business of buying, selling or dealing in birds, dogs or other small animals as household pets or for domestic purposes be conducted, operated, managed or carried on in connection with a boarding kennel on the same premises by the same person, then only one license need be obtained. The amount of such license shall be the highest license fee applicable to a kennel. The licensee of any kennel or pet shop shall be held responsible for the proper licensing of each dog and cat which may be owned, kept or harbored at such kennel or pet shop in the city. (Ord. 0-98-53, 11-16-1998, eff. 11-26-1998)
C. Sanitation Requirements: Every kennel and pet shop shall be kept in a sanitary condition and shall be free and clear from decaying food and filth of any kind. All kennels, barns and pens shall be cleaned and disinfected on a regular schedule, and shall be kept in a sanitary condition satisfactory to the health inspector of the city who shall have the right to cause an inspection of said premises to be made from time to time.
D. Revocation Of License: If the report of the health inspector consistently indicates that the person conducting such kennel or pet shop has not complied with the provisions of this chapter and with city ordinances regulating health, safety and sanitation, the city council may revoke any license granted hereunder. (Ord. 0-77-26, 10-17-1977; amd. Ord. 0-05-23, 7-5-2005, eff. 7-17-2005)
Notes
| 1 | 1. See section 2-1-2 of this code. |