5-3A-7: KENNELS 1 , PET SHOPS AND SIMILAR ESTABLISHMENTS:
   A.   Kennel Defined; Location: The keeping of more than three (3) dogs over six (6) months old or more than three (3) cats over six (6) months old is hereby declared to be keeping or operating a kennel. Not more than three (3) such dogs or cats may be kept in any residence district or in any other district or area of the city except in a district specifically zoned for kennels. (1989 Code § 4-108)
   B.   Regulations: All pet shops, catteries and kennels shall:
      1.   Maintain records and retain such records for a two (2) year period on all dogs and cats maintained in such facility. Such records shall show breed, color, markings, sex and age; date and source of animal; period for which animal is maintained; date and disposition of animal, including name and address of new owner; disease prevention or treatment and by whom;
      2.   Provide general environmental conditions to assure adequate physical space for each animal, to control parasites, clean food and water, weather protection and clean and sanitary facilities; and
      3.   Provide cages and pens of easily cleanable materials if used for confinement and shall keep such cages and pens clean and sanitary at all times. (1989 Code § 4-109)

 

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1. See also definition of "kennel" at section 10-1-4 of this code.