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Taylorsville, UT Code of Ordinances
CITY CODE of TAYLORSVILLE, UTAH
ORDINANCES PENDING REVIEW FOR CODIFICATION
TITLE 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
TITLE 2 ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
TITLE 3 REVENUE AND FINANCE
TITLE 4 RESERVED
TITLE 5 BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS
TITLE 6 RESERVED
TITLE 7 RESERVED
TITLE 8 ANIMALS
TITLE 9 HEALTH AND SAFETY
TITLE 10 PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE
TITLE 11 VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
TITLE 12 SUBDIVISIONS1
TITLE 13 LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
TITLE 14 HIGHWAYS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES
TITLE 15 BUILDING CODE
TITLE 16 RESERVED
TITLE 17 STORM DRAINAGE AND FLOOD CONTROL DEVELOPMENT
TITLE 18 ADMINISTRATIVE CODE ENFORCEMENT
TITLE 19 ANTIDISCRIMINATION
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8.12.055: REQUIREMENTS FOR ANIMAL GROOMING PARLORS:
In addition to obtaining the permit required by this chapter, all grooming parlors within the city shall comply with all zoning requirements and shall:
   A.   Be operated in such a manner as not to constitute a nuisance;
   B.   Provide an isolation area for animals which are sick or diseased, sufficiently removed so as not to endanger the health of other animals;
   C.   Keep all animals caged or under the control of the owner or operator of the grooming parlor;
   D.   With respect to all animals in the grooming parlor, comply with all provisions of this title providing for the general care of animals;
   E.   Comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and all regulations respecting grooming parlors that are adopted by the city and in effect from time to time; and
   F.   Supply applications for animal licenses, the form of which is prescribed by the city. (Ord. 09-21, 5-6-2009)
8.12.060: REQUIREMENTS FOR STABLES:
In addition to obtaining the permit required by this chapter, all stables within the city shall comply with all zoning requirements and shall:
   A.   Be operated in such a manner as not to constitute a nuisance;
   B.   Provide an isolation area for animals which are sick or diseased, sufficiently removed so as not to endanger the health of other animals;
   C.   Keep all animals confined or under the control of the owner or operator of the stable;
   D.   Care for all animals in the stable, and comply with all the requirements of this title for the general care of animals; and
   E.   Comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, and all regulations respecting stables that are adopted by the city and in effect from time to time. (Ord. 09-21, 5-6-2009)
8.12.070: REQUIREMENTS FOR ANIMAL EXHIBITIONS:
   A.   It shall be unlawful for any person to own, operate, sponsor or conduct an animal exhibition within the city without first obtaining a mass gathering permit and, if required, a temporary business license permit issued by the city.
   B.   No animal exhibition shall occur within the city in which any animal is exhibited, paraded or allowed to participate in a contest:
      1.   Under conditions which cause physical injury to such animal;
      2.   Under conditions that place spectators at risk of being harmed; or
      3.   Unless all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, and standards adopted by reputable, nationally recognized associations organized for the operation of such exhibitions and acceptable to the city are complied with by the operator of the exhibition.
   C.   A person owning, operating or sponsoring an animal exhibition within the city without first obtaining the permit therefor required by this chapter shall be guilty of a class B misdemeanor. Each day of violation of this section shall be a separate offense. The city may also seek to obtain an injunction against an animal exhibition through a court with jurisdiction over the matter.
   D.   The application for an animal exhibition permit required by this section shall:
      1.   Describe the type of exhibition or contest and the kind and number of animals to be on exhibition or involved in the contest and list the sites and dates of the event(s); and
      2.   Contain such other information as may be required under regulations established by the director; and include a sworn statement by the applicant that the provisions of this title pertaining to animal exhibitions will be complied with at all times.
   E.   No permit required by this section shall be issued until the applicant completes the application form, pays the applicable fees as set forth in the fee schedule in chapter 8.99 of this title, and receives the written approval of the director of the provisions made for the safety, well being and comfort of the animals involved.
   F.   Animal exhibition permits issued pursuant to this section shall be effective only for the period specified in the permit, not to exceed thirty (30) days.
   G.   A permit issued pursuant to this section shall not be transferable.
   H.   A permit issued pursuant to this section shall be displayed prominently at the site of the animal exhibition.
   I.   The city may waive the permit fee for an animal exhibition that is sponsored by a bona fide nonprofit organization, a governmental entity or a school if the purpose is a city public purpose or a charitable purpose.
   J.   Animal exhibitions permitted under this section shall provide immediate access to animal control officers, health department agents, and/or Utah state officials, for the purpose of compliance inspections. (Ord. 09-21, 5-6-2009)
8.12.080: REQUIREMENTS FOR GUARD DOGS:
   A.   It shall be unlawful for any person to own a guard dog without first obtaining a guard dog permit as provided hereafter. It shall be unlawful for any person to hire the use of a guard dog that has not been issued a guard dog permit.
   B.   A permit required by this section shall be obtained from the division. The application shall set forth the type of dog, the site(s) where said dog shall be used, the hours of use of said dog, and any other information the director deems appropriate.
   C.   Permits are not transferable from one owner to another or from one site to another.
   D.   On the premises where a guard dog is used, conspicuous warning signs shall be posted at each door or gate that gives access to the guard dog, and shall contain the following wording: "Warning: A guard dog is guarding this property. Entry herein may cause said dog to attack your person and cause significant injury, even death. To reach the handler for said dog, call (enter telephone number)." The telephone number contained in the warning required by this subsection must provide a twenty four (24) hour per day access to the guard dog's owner or handler.
   E.   A guard dog shall not be allowed to become a nuisance.
   F.   A guard dog shall, in addition to licensing, be microchipped and the microchip number shall be registered with the division. The license shall be attached to a one inch (1") wide red or orange collar with the word "Danger" written or embroidered in black lettering three-fourths inch (3/4") in height. The collar must be on the dog at all times.
   G.   Any person violating any provision of this section shall be guilty of a class B misdemeanor. Each day a guard dog is deployed for use by any person for the detection of intruders and/or protection of premises, in violation of any provision of this section, shall be deemed a separate offense. (Ord. 09-21, 5-6-2009)
8.12.090: FANCIER'S PERMIT; AUTHORIZED WHEN:
   A.   Where permitted by the land use ordinances, owners of purebred dogs and cats may obtain a permit to keep more than two (2) dogs or cats in a residential area, provided: (Ord. 09-21, 5-6-2009; amd. Ord. 12-15, 7-11-2012)
      1.   Such pets are individually licensed;
      2.   Such pets are registered with a national registry, such as, but not limited to, the AKC, UKC or Field Dog;
      3.   Compliance with zoning requirements, the health department and the director;
      4.   Approval is granted by the health department and the director;
      5.   Adequate areas for shelter and confinement are provided; and
      6.   All other provisions of this title are complied with, and no pet or premises is deemed to be a nuisance.
   B.   The holder of a permit issued under this section may keep one litter intact until the animals reach five (5) months of age; one animal from the litter may be retained until it reaches twelve (12) months of age. At no time may the holder of a permit retain more animals than is indicated on the permit. (Ord. 09-21, 5-6-2009)
8.12.100: HOBBY PERMIT:
Where permitted by the land use ordinances, owners of dogs, cats and ferrets may obtain a permit to keep more than two (2) dogs, cats or ferrets in a residential area, provided: (Ord. 09-21, 5-6-2009; amd. Ord. 12-15, 7-11-2012)
   A.   Such pets are individually licensed;
   B.   Such pets are rendered sterile;
   C.   Compliance with zoning requirements;
   D.   Approval is granted by the health department and the director;
   E.   Adequate areas for confinement and shelter are provided; and
   F.   Other provisions of this title are complied with, and no pet or premises is deemed to be a nuisance. (Ord. 09-21, 5-6-2009)
8.12.110: PERMIT FOR FOSTER ANIMALS:
Where permitted by the land use ordinances, owners of dogs and cats may obtain a permit to keep more than two (2) dogs or cats in a residential area, provided: (Ord. 09-21, 5-6-2009; amd. Ord. 12-15, 7-11-2012)
   A.   Such pets are the property of a local public animal shelter or a section 501(c)(3), internal revenue code, animal welfare organization;
   B.   Such pets are awaiting adoption;
   C.   Compliance with zoning requirements;
   D.   Approval is granted by the health department and the director;
   E.   Adequate areas for confinement and shelter are provided; and
   F.   Other provisions of this title are complied with, and no pet or premises is deemed to be a nuisance. (Ord. 09-21, 5-6-2009)
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