(A) All kennels shall, in addition to the other requirements of this chapter, comply with the minimum standards of this section. Failure to meet these standards shall be grounds for denial or revocation of a license and the issuance of a citation subjecting the owner to the penalties herein. Facilities shall be subject to inspection by the dog warden upon his or her request during normal business hours. The minimum standards are as follows.
(1) Enclosures must be provided which shall allow adequate protection against weather extremes. Floors of buildings, runs and walls shall be of an impervious material to permit proper cleaning and disinfecting.
(2) Building temperature shall be maintained at a comfortable level. Adequate ventilation shall be maintained.
(3) Each animal shall have sufficient space to stand up, lie down and turn around in a natural position without touching the sides or tops of cages.
(4) Cages are to be made of material and construction that permit cleaning and sanitizing.
(5) Cage floors of concrete, unless radiantly heated, shall have a resting board or some type of bedding.
(6) Runs shall provide an adequate exercise area and protection from the weather. Runs shall have an impervious surface.
(7) All animal quarters and runs are to be kept clean, dry and in a sanitary condition.
(8) The food shall be free from contamination, wholesome, palatable and of sufficient quantity and nutritive value to meet the normal daily requirements for the condition and size of the animal.
(9) All animals shall have fresh water available at all times. Water vessels shall be mounted or secure in a manner that prevents tipping and be of the removable type.
(1991 Code, § 3-66)
(B) Any kennel shall, in addition to the other requirements of division (A) above, comply with the standards of this division (B) whenever any dog is trained as a guard or sentry dog. Failure to meet these standards shall be grounds for denial of or revocation of a kennel license and the issuance of a citation subjecting the owner to the penalties herein. Such standards are as follows.
(1) Runs shall have at least six-foot-high fences completely surrounding them to which are to be added anti-climbers or the top must be completely covered.
(2) All gates and entrances to the runs, kennel and training area must be kept locked when not in use.
(3) A perimeter fence of at least eight feet high must be installed to encircle the training and kennel area, to which area shall be added anti-climbers. Fences must be maintained escape-proof.
(4) A dog in training as a guard or sentry dog must be confined at all times to its kennel or run or training area unless he or she is under the control of the handler.
(5) Any individual involved in training or guard or sentry dogs must have completed a recognized course to qualify for giving such training or to be able to demonstrate equivalent experience in giving such training.
(1991 Code, § 3-67)
(Ord. 840.4, passed --) Penalty, see § 92.99