§ 90.040 KENNEL AND DOMESTICATED ANIMAL LODGING FACILITY.

   (A)   No person or entity shall establish or maintain any kennel on any property owned, leased or occupied by him or her in the city, unless:

      (1)   The kennel is used by a licensed veterinarian or technician specializing and trained in the medical treatment or medical observation of dogs; or

      (2)   A licensed kennel under the laws of the state.

   (B)   A domesticated companion animal lodging facility shall be allowed in conformance with this section, the Zoning Code, and the code of ordinances.

   (C)   Any person or entity establishing, maintaining or operating a domesticated companion animal lodging facility and/or kennel shall comply with §§ 90.055 through 90.062 and 90.999 of this chapter.

   (D)   A kennel and domesticated companion animal lodging facility are required to have a person on site who is responsible for the care, control and supervision of the animals at all times.

   (E)   The animal control officer authorized to act in the city may inspect any kennel or domesticated companion animal lodging facility at all reasonable times.

   (F)   No domesticated companion animal lodging facility may be approved for operation until compliance with this section, the Zoning Code and this code of ordinances as confirmed by the Engineering and Building Department.

(Prior Code, § 4-24) (Ord. 1370, passed 9-17-2012; Ord. 1497, passed 9-28-2020) Penalty, see § 90.999