(A) The keeping of 3 to 10 dogs or cats on the same premises, whether owned by the same person or not and for whatever purpose kept, shall constitute a kennel; except that a fresh litter of pups may be kept for a period of 3 months before the keeping shall be deemed a kennel. No more than 10 dogs or cats on the same premises are allowed.
(B) 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 as set by the Council by resolution. 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 or cats. 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. Both statutes are listed under § 90.23. A violation of this chapter is a misdemeanor and the city may remove enough dogs or cats so that the premises is no longer a kennel. The owner of the dog(s) removed by the city shall be liable for the costs of the city removing the dog(s).
(C) Three to 5 dogs or cats on one premises shall be $50 yearly and 6 to 10 dogs or cats shall be $150 yearly. All kennel fees are due January 1 of each year.
(Ord. 90.26, passed 5-13-2013)