ARTICLE 7: KENNELS, BOARDING KENNELS, AND PET SHOPS

Section

   2-7-1   License; required

   2-7-2   Application; certificate of occupancy

   2-7-3   License term; occupation tax

   2-7-4   Regulations

   2-7-5   Inspection

   2-7-6   License revocation

   2-7-7   Violation; classification

§ 2-7-1 LICENSE; REQUIRED.

   It shall be unlawful to operate a kennel, boarding kennel, or pet shop within the city unless the operator holds a valid license for that purpose.

(Ord. 3184, passed - -1991)

§ 2-7-2 APPLICATION; CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY.

   An application for a license to operate a kennel, boarding kennel, or pet shop shall be made to the City Clerk. The application shall include the name of the operator, the location of the facility, the kind or breed, and number of domestic animals to be kept in the case of a kennel, the capacity of the facility in the case of a boarding kennel, and any additional information as may be required by the City Clerk. No license shall be issued unless a certificate of occupancy has been issued by the Planning and Building Official which authorizes the intended use of the premises.

(Ord. 3184, passed - -1991)

§ 2-7-3 LICENSE TERM; OCCUPATION TAX.

   All licenses shall remain in effect, unless revoked until the following April 30. Prior to issuing or renewing a license, the City Clerk shall collect an occupation tax as provided in Chapter 11, Article 2 of this code. If there is no occupation tax category for “kennels” or “boarding kennels” in Chapter 11, Article 2 of this code, then the occupation tax charged for “dog kennels” shall apply.

(Ord. 3184, passed - -1991)