A. License Required; Application:
1. No person shall own, maintain or operate a kennel within the city unless such kennel is licensed as herein provided and in accordance with ordinances of the city in regard to operation of a business and location of said business applicable to all city codes. (1991 Code § 3-19)
2. Application for such licenses shall be made to the city clerk and shall state the name and address of the owner or operator of said kennel with the street address and legal description of the property upon which the kennel is located. (1991 Code § 3-19; amd. Ord. 2013-3, 2-12-2013)
B. License Fee; Display Of License: A kennel license fee shall be required and such license shall be exhibited in a conspicuous place on the premises. The fee for kennel license shall be set by the city council.
C. Proof Of Rabies Vaccination: A kennel owner must show proof of rabies vaccination on all animals over six (6) months of age when applying for a license.
D. Term Of License: A license shall be issued for a period of one year.
E. Sanitary Condition: Any person maintaining a kennel, whether for profit or not, shall maintain such kennel in a sanitary condition and shall be subject to the provisions of this section. Nonconforming kennels shall be deemed a public nuisance. (1991 Code § 3-19)