A. License Required. Boarding kennels/catteries, commercial kennels, pet shops and animal shelters shall be licensed annually before or during the month of July or within 30 days of commencement of operation.

B. License Expiration. Licenses issued pursuant to this section shall expire on June 30th of each year.

C. License Fees. License fees shall be as follows:

1. Commercial Kennel    *

2. Boarding Kennel/Cattery    *

3. Pet Shop    *

4. Animal Shelter    *

*As established by resolution.

D. Additional License Fee. If a license is not obtained by July 31st, there shall be an additional license fee as established by resolution for a commercial kennel or boarding kennel/cattery and for a pet shop.

E. Proration of License Fee. Upon commencement of operation, the initial license fee for a commercial kennel, boarding kennel/cattery or pet shop shall be prorated according to the number of months remaining in the license year.

F. License Application. A license application for a commercial kennel, boarding kennel/cattery, pet shop or animal shelter shall be made to the animal control authority and shall contain the following:

1. Name, address and telephone number of the owner or operator of the facility, and the name and address of the facility;

2. The type of license sought and a brief description of the magnitude and nature of the contemplated operation;

3. A written statement from the city’s department of community development or other satisfactory proof that the proposed operation conforms to the city’s zoning code and all other land use regulations.

G. License Issuance. The animal control authority shall issue the license or renewal thereof if the license fee is paid, if the application meets the requirements of subsection F of this section, and if, upon inspection, the operation or contemplated operation meets or will meet the requirements of subsections H and I of this section. The license shall contain its expiration date and shall be prominently displayed at the place of operation.

H. Operation Requirements.

1. Suitable food, water and medical attention shall be provided to all animals.

2. Food shall be stored in a fashion which prevents contamination or infestation.

3. The facilities shall be maintained and operated in a healthful, sanitary manner free from disease, infestation and foul odors.

4. Sick animals shall be isolated from healthy animals in quarters adequately ventilated to prevent contamination of healthy animals.

5. Animals shall receive adequate food, water and care on days when the facility is not open for business.

6. Animals shall be immunized from disease as is usual and customary for the animal’s age and species.

I. Facility Requirements.

1. Animal housing facilities shall be structurally sound, in good repair, designed to protect the animals from injury and shall provide sufficient security to contain the animals while preventing entry of unwanted animals.

2. The facilities shall include a washroom with sinks for hot and cold running water.

3. Indoor facilities shall:

a. Be heated or cooled to protect the animals from temperatures to which they are not acclimated;

b. Be adequately ventilated;

c. Have interior walls, ceilings and floors which are sealed and are resistant to absorption of moisture or odors;

d. Have flooring with an impervious surface that can be sanitized and which slopes no less than one-fourth inch to the foot; and

e. Have a drainage system which is connected to a septic system or sanitary sewer to facilitate cleaning.

4. Outdoor facilities shall:

a. Provide shelter and protection from adverse weather;

b. Provide sufficient room for adequate exercise and movement;

c. Have flooring with an impervious surface that can be sanitized; and

d. Have a drainage system which is connected to a septic system or sanitary sewer to facilitate cleaning.

J. Inspections. The animal control authority shall inspect existing or proposed commercial kennels, catteries, pet shops and animal shelters in connection with its licensing investigation and when inspections are necessary to insure compliance with this chapter. Inspections shall be made during regular business hours.

K. Revocation. Licenses issued pursuant to this chapter may be revoked by the animal control authority if the licensed commercial kennel, boarding kennel/cattery or pet shop is operating in violation of subsections H or I of this section. (Ord. 94-13 § 3, 1994; Ord. 91-41 § 3, 1991)