A. Private Kennels: A private kennel must first obtain a kennel license from the division of animal control. A kennel license shall be issued to a private kennel upon payment of the fee as set forth in the animal control fee schedule. The licensee shall notify the division of animal control within thirty (30) days of any change which may affect the status of his/her license. The kennel license issued to a private kennel shall not be transferable from one owner to another, or from one premises to another.
B. Commercial Kennels: A commercial kennel must first obtain a kennel license from the division of animal control. A kennel license shall be issued to a commercial kennel upon payment of the fee set forth in the animal control fee schedule and a statement from the Summit County community development department or appropriate city official that a commercial kennel is a permitted use under the zoning regulations in effect for the area of the proposed commercial kennel. A valid kennel license shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the premises and said license shall be considered as appurtenant to the premises and not transferable to another premises. The licensee shall notify the division of animal control within thirty (30) days of any change in his/her establishment or operation which may affect the status of his/her license. In the event of a change in ownership of the establishment, the licensee shall notify the division of animal control immediately.
C. Expiration Of License: Any kennel license issued pursuant to this section shall automatically expire one year after the date of issue. Within two (2) months prior to the license's expiration, the licensee shall apply for a renewal of the license and pay the required fee set forth in the animal control fee schedule. Late fees shall apply for failure to timely renew a license.
D. Exemption: Animal shelters and veterinary hospitals are exempt from obtaining a kennel permit, however, said institutions may need a land use permit under the zoning regulations in effect for the area of the proposed commercial kennel. (Ord. 832, 11-12-2014)