No person shall operate a commercial, non-commercial, or rescue boarding kennel without first obtaining a permit in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and paying such fees as established by Animal Services. These permits shall expire June 30 of every calendar year.
All kennels must also operate in accordance with applicable zoning laws and may require a special use permit from Tulare City's Building and Planning Department. Any kennel not operating within the proper zone and/or with a special use permit will be subject to the penalties of Code Enforcement. All kennel applicants shall also include a letter of compliance issued by the appropriate local building and planning official indicating conformity with the provisions of zoning and building ordinances of the city.
Any commercial kennel engaging in the breeding of animals shall be required to obtain and maintain a breeding permit from Animal Services.
Private or "back yard" breeding is strictly prohibited in the City of Tulare.
(Ord. 17-13, passed 12-19-2017)