(A) It shall be unlawful for any person to erect, establish or maintain any kennel or pet shop without first obtaining a permit from Winnsboro Animal Control Director. The granting of the permit shall be in the discretion of the Winnsboro Animal Control Director, who shall take into consideration the type of construction to be employed as it relates to sanitation and manner in which the animals, birds or fowl are to be housed, as well as the character of the person making application, and such zoning regulations as may be in effect. The Winnsboro Animal Control Director may appoint an agent to act on his or her behalf in investigating applications for the permits.
(B) Upon the issuance of a pet shop or kennel permit by Winnsboro Animal Control, the applicant shall pay to the Winnsboro Animal Control an annual license fee of $20 for the privilege of maintaining the dog kennel or pet shop. The annual license shall be for the fiscal year or any part thereof during which the kennel or pet shop shall be maintained and shall be due and payable in advance on the first day of July of each year and shall expire on the thirtieth day of June of the next year, provided the above-mentioned permit has not been revoked.
(C) The permit for the maintenance and operation of a dog kennel or pet shop may be revoked at any time for cause when, in the opinion of the Winnsboro Animal Control Director or his or her agent, the dog kennel or pet shop is not being properly maintained or operated from the standpoint of sanitation of the premises or proper care of the animals, birds, or fowl. Upon revocation of the permit the license issued by Winnsboro Animal Control for the then current fiscal year shall be null and void and the entire fee paid for the annual license shall be forfeit.
(Ord. 63, passed 11-15-2022)