(a) Adequate housing shall be provided for the protection of dogs from the elements.
(b) Kennel runs shall be effectively enclosed by suitable fencing such as chain link, smooth concrete block, or other suitable fencing material. The exterior area of the premises shall be completely fenced or otherwise enclosed.
(c) Outside runs or properly constructed indoor runs shall be provided in all kennels.
(1) Boarding kennel runs shall be constructed of concrete or other suitable type nonporous material. The floor shall slope one-fourth inch per foot to a drain or to a drainway. All drains shall be properly plumbed, trapped, and vented and shall be connected to an approved underground disposal system which shall consist of a septic tank or seepage pit or leaching line as required by the Health Officer. Adequate ventilation must be provided for kennels with indoor runs. Each run shall be separated by a solid partition.
(2) Breeding kennel outdoor runs may be constructed of four inch minimum thickness of pea gravel or other suitable aggregate. Indoor runs must be constructed as provided in Subdivision (c)(1) above.
(d) Kennels shall not be constructed closer than 100 feet from any structure on adjacent property used for human habitation nor closer than 40 feet to any dwelling on the premises, except that of the owner/operator’s home.
(e) Provisions shall be made in boarding and breeding kennels for the separation of kennel-owned dogs from those owned by other persons.
(f) Kennel operators shall take such measures as may be necessary to mitigate the occurrence of excessive barking or any noise that constitutes a public nuisance.
(Ord. 1093, passed - -1963; Am. Ord. 1455, passed - -1968; Am. Ord. 3399, passed - -1990)