For the purpose of this Chapter, the following definitions shall be used:
CAT. All domesticated felines belonging to the genus Felis catus.
CATTERY. A place where five or more cats are kept. The term CATTERY shall not apply to animal shelters operated by governmental agencies, nor shall it apply to veterinary hospitals. Any CATTERY shall be in the proper A-I, A-2, DL, or M-I zone. In the A-I, DL and M-I zones, a location and development application involving a public hearing before the County Planning Commission must first be filed and approved by said Commission. In A-2 zone, the cattery is considered as a permitted use, not requiring the approval of a Location and Development Application. A CATTERY is subdefined as follows:
(1) BREEDING CATTERY. A cattery in which more than four cats are kept for the primary purpose of breeding.
(2) BOARDING CATTERY. A cattery in which cats owned by persons other than the cattery owner/operator are being cared for.
(3) BOARDING AND BREEDING CATTERY. A cattery in which cats are kept for boarding, breeding, marketing or other purposes.
(4) PRIVATE CATTERY. A place wherein more than four but not exceeding five cats three months of age or older, all belonging to the same owner and kept or maintained as pets within the premises or residence of owner for his pleasure and enjoyment. No breeding in which the kittens are intended for sale or other commercial purpose must be done.
HEALTH OFFICER. The San Bernardino County Health Officer, or any other person duly authorized to act on his or her behalf.
(Ord. 1868, passed - -1973; Am. Ord. 3908, passed - -2004; Am. Ord. 4473, passed - -2024)