Every person within the County of San Bernardino who owns, conducts, manages, or operates any animal establishment for which a license is required by this Chapter, shall comply with each of the following conditions:
(a) Housing facilities for animals shall be structurally sound and shall be maintained in good repair to protect animals from injury and restrict entrance of other animals.
(b) All animals and all animal buildings or enclosures shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
(c) All animals shall be supplied with sufficient good wholesome food and water as often as the feeding habits of the respective animals require.
(d) Animal buildings and enclosures shall be so constructed and maintained as to prevent the escape of animals.
(e) All reasonable precautions shall be taken to protect the public from the animals and animals from the public.
(f) Every building or enclosure wherein animals are maintained shall be properly ventilated to prevent drafts and to remove odors. Heating and cooling shall be provided as required according to the physical needs of the animals.
(g) All animal rooms, cages, and runs shall be of sufficient size to provide adequate space for clean water and proper housing for animals kept therein.
(h) All animal runs shall be approved construction and shall be provided with adequate waste and manure disposal and for drainage into an approved sewer or individual sewer disposal installation.
(i) All animals shall be taken to a licensed veterinarian for examination and treatment if so ordered by the Health Officer.
(j) Every precaution shall be taken to avoid the production of nuisances and any hazard to the public health as a result of the presence of any wild, dangerous and/or exotic animals.
(k) Every violation of applicable regulation shall be corrected within a reasonable time to be specified by the Health Officer.
(l) Failure of the applicant for said license to comply with any of the foregoing conditions shall be deemed just cause for the denial of any license, whether original or renewal.
(Ord. 962, passed - -1961; Am. Ord. 1764, passed - -1972; Am. Ord. 3804, passed - -2000)