6.04.010: KENNEL; DEFINED:

A "dog kennel", for purposes of this chapter, shall be any place, lot or premises where more than three (3) dogs are kept for training, sale, boarding, or breeding, or the keeping of the same for hire, or any place where such facilities are maintained for the above purposes. (Ord. 2392 § 1, 1998: prior code § 57102)

6.04.020: LICENSE; REQUIRED:

It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to own, harbor, possess or have custody of any dog within the city, except as herein provided, without securing a license therefor and complying with the provisions of this chapter. (Prior code § 57100)

6.04.030: LICENSE; EXEMPTION:

No license shall be required for any dog before the dog reaches the age of four (4) months. (Ord. 2392 § 2, 1998: prior code § 57101)

6.04.040: LICENSE; RENEWAL:

Licenses issued pursuant to the provisions of sections 6.04.020 through 6.04.130 of this chapter shall be renewed each year on or before the first date of issuance. (Ord. 2392 § 3, 1998: prior code § 57103)

6.04.050: LICENSE; EXPIRATION:

Each official license tag shall be dated to show the date of expiration of the license and shall be securely fastened to a dog collar by the owner or person having custody or possession of the dog. The collar must at all times, when not on the private property of the owner or custodian, be worn by such licensed dog. (Prior code § 57104)

6.04.060: KENNEL; LICENSE AND VACCINATION EXEMPTION:

No license fee shall be charged against any dog in a commercial kennel, duly licensed as a commercial business, having paid a business license tax. (Ord. 2392 § 4, 1998: prior code § 57105)

6.04.080: LICENSE; FEE PAYMENT REQUIRED:

Every person, firm, or corporation owning, harboring, possessing, or having custody of a dog within the city shall, on or before the due date as defined in this chapter, pay to the city a license fee as set by resolution of the city council of the city. (Prior code § 57107)