Burbank Municipal Code Div. 2 Kennel Facilities and Runs

5-1-1206: CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE:

Housing facilities and runs for animals in kennels shall comply with the following requirements:

A. Exterior walls of buildings shall be stucco or concrete block.

B. Floors of buildings and runs shall be concrete.

C. Interior walls of buildings shall be waterproofed or constructed of a waterproof material.

D. Buildings shall be structurally sound and maintained in good repair.

E. Interior surfaces of buildings shall be constructed and maintained so that they are substantially impervious to moisture and may be readily sanitized.

F. Premises shall be so maintained as to protect the animals from injury, keep them from escaping and restrict the entrance of other animals. [Added by Ord. No. 2467; formerly numbered Section 6-94; renumbered by Ord. No. 3058, eff. 2/21/87.]

5-1-1207: ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR DOG KENNELS:

Housing facilities and runs for dogs in kennels shall comply with the following additional requirements:

A. Facilities shall be washed down daily.

B. Interior and exterior kennel floors accessible to dogs shall be adequately sloped so as to drain into a cement trough, with trapped and vented drains that are connected to the public sewer or a private sewage disposal system, as approved by the Community Development Department, for the disposal of animal droppings, so that under no condition shall waste material drain onto public rights of way, adjoining properties or other portions of the kennel premises.

C. There shall be sufficient runs to accommodate all dogs at the same time.

D. In addition to any other requirements of this code, all new construction must have the prior approval of the Community Development Department, Animal Shelter Superintendent and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. [Added by Ord. No. 2467; formerly numbered Section 6-95; renumbered by Ord. No. 3058, eff. 2/21/87; Amended by Ord. No. 3836, eff. 3/8/13.]

5-1-1208: SLEEPING FACILITIES FOR DOGS:

Each individual indoor sleeping facility for dogs shall contain a minimum of fourteen (14) square feet (3'6" x 4') per standard, nine (9) square feet (3' x 3') per medium, and four (4) square feet (2' x 2') per small size dog. [Added by Ord. No. 2467; formerly numbered Section 6-96; renumbered by Ord. No. 3058, eff. 2/21/87.]

5-1-1209: HEATING:

Rooms and buildings for animals in kennels shall be sufficiently heated as may be necessary to protect the animals from cold and to provide for their health and comfort. The ambient temperature shall not be allowed to fall below sixty degrees Fahrenheit (60 F) for animals not acclimated to lower temperatures. [Added by Ord. No. 2467; formerly numbered Section 6-97; renumbered by Ord. No. 3058, eff. 2/21/87.]

5-1-1210: VENTILATION:

Rooms and buildings for animals in kennels shall be adequately ventilated to provide for the health and comfort of the animals. Fresh air shall be provided by means of windows, doors, vents, or air conditioning and the building shall be ventilated so as to minimize drafts, odors, and moisture condensation. Auxiliary ventilation, such as exhaust fans and vents or air conditioning, shall be provided when the ambient temperature is ninety degrees Fahrenheit (90 F) or higher. [Added by Ord. No. 2467; formerly numbered Section 6-98; renumbered by Ord. No. 3058, eff. 2/21/87.]

5-1-1211: LIGHTING:

Rooms and buildings for animals in kennels shall be provided with ample light by natural or artificial means, or both, of good quality and well distributed. The lighting shall provide uniformly distributed illumination of sufficient light intensity to permit routine inspection and cleaning during the entire working period. [Added by Ord. No. 2467; formerly numbered Section 6-99; renumbered by Ord. No. 3058, eff. 2/21/87.]

5-1-1212: DRAINAGE:

Rooms and buildings for animals in kennels shall be provided with suitable means to rapidly eliminate excess water. If drains are used, they shall be properly constructed and kept in good repair to avoid foul odors therefrom. If closed drainage systems are used, they shall be equipped with traps and so installed as to prevent any backup of sewage onto the floor of the room. Under no condition shall animal droppings or other waste material be drained so as to be deposited on public rights of way, adjoining properties or other portions of the kennel premises. [Added by Ord. No. 2467; formerly numbered Section 6-100; renumbered by Ord. No. 3058, eff. 2/21/87.]

5-1-1213: EXTERIOR BOUNDARIES OF RUNS:

Exterior boundaries of kennel runs shall be enclosed by a fence constructed of solid masonry, solid wood treated with acid resistant paint, heavy duty galvanized sheeting, or any combination of these products, except that the upper half may be constructed of chainlink fence. [Added by Ord. No. 2467; formerly numbered Section 6-101; renumbered by Ord. No. 3058, eff. 2/21/87.]

5-1-1214: OUTDOOR RUNS FOR DOGS:

Each individual outdoor run for a dog shall contain a minimum of twenty eight (28) square feet (3'6" x 8') per standard, twenty four (24) square feet (3' x 8') per medium, and sixteen (16) square feet (2' x 8') per small size dog. [Added by Ord. No. 2467; formerly numbered Section 6-102; renumbered by Ord. No. 3058, eff. 2/21/87.]

5-1-1215: EXEMPTION FOR NONCOMMERCIAL KENNELS:

Noncommercial kennels in existence on the effective date of this article need not comply with subsections 5-1-1206A, B and C, 5-1-1207B and C, and sections 5-1-1209, 5-1-1211, 5-1-1212 and 5-1-1213 of this article if:

A. All animals on the premises are registered as required by Article 5 of this chapter; and

B. No new animals are added to the kennel. [Added by Ord. No. 2467; formerly numbered Section 6-103; renumbered by Ord. No. 3058, eff. 2/21/87.]