(A) Definition of kennel.
(1) The keeping of 3 to 12 dogs on the same premises, whether owned by the same person or not and for whatever purpose, shall constitute a KENNEL; except that a fresh litter of puppies may be kept for a period of 3 months before the keeping shall be deemed a KENNEL.
(2) In order to maintain a kennel within the city limits, a resident of the premises must first obtain a permit from the city and pay an annual permit fee set by ordinance of the city. As a condition of maintaining a kennel, the city is authorized to biannually inspect the premises to monitor compliance with this chapter and to keep track of the number and condition of the dogs. None of the dogs in a kennel can be a dangerous dog as defined under M.S. § 347.50, as it may be amended from time to time, and/or § 90.11, as it may be amended from time to time.
(B) Kennel as a nuisance. Because the keeping of more than 12 dogs on the same premises is subject to great abuse, causing discomfort to persons in the area by way of smell, noise, hazard and general aesthetic depreciation, the keeping of more than 12 dogs on the premises is hereby declared to be a nuisance. A violation of this section is deemed a misdemeanor.
(C) Removal of dogs constituting a violation. Upon violation of this section, the city may remove enough dogs so that the premises are no longer a kennel. The owner of the dog(s) removed by the city shall be liable for the costs incurred by the city for removing the dog(s).
(D) Location. A kennel may not be located on the front lot (street side) portion of any property within the city.
(E) Kennel fees. A permit fee, as set out in § 33.15, shall be charged and will be required to be paid when an application for a kennel license is submitted to the City Clerk/Administrator. All kennel fees are due January 1 of each year. This fee is in lieu of the separate license requirement fee for each dog.
(Ord. 320, passed 2-2-2009) Penalty, see § 90.99