Burbank Municipal Code Div. 7 Miscellaneous

5-1-1234: CATS TO BE CONFINED:

Every person owning or operating a cat kennel shall keep the cats therein confined to the premises and not allow such cats to run at large. [Added by Ord. No. 2467; formerly numbered Section 6-122; renumbered by Ord. No. 3058, eff. 2/21/87.]

5-1-1235: HOUSEKEEPING:

All buildings and grounds in a kennel shall be kept clean and free of accumulations of trash and maintained in a sanitary manner so as to prevent or eliminate flies, rodents and odors. [Added by Ord. No. 2467; formerly numbered Section 6-123; renumbered by Ord. No. 3058, eff. 2/21/87.]

5-1-1236: FACILITIES FOR CARETAKERS:

Every kennel shall provide facilities, such as washrooms, basins, or sinks, to maintain cleanliness among animal caretakers. [Added by Ord. No. 2467; formerly numbered Section 6-124; renumbered by Ord. No. 3058, eff. 2/21/87.]

5-1-1237: DRAINAGE OF PREMISES:

Suitable drainage shall be provided on the grounds of every kennel to rapidly eliminate excess water. [Added by Ord. No. 2467; formerly numbered Section 6-125; renumbered by Ord. No. 3058, eff. 2/21/87.]

5-1-1238: PEST CONTROL:

An effective program for the control of insects, ectoparasites, and avian and mammalian pests shall be established and maintained at every kennel. [Added by Ord. No. 2467; formerly numbered Section 6- 126; renumbered by Ord. No. 3058, eff. 2/21/87.]

5-1-1239: DEAD ANIMALS19:

Dead animals shall be promptly removed from a kennel and a record shall be maintained as to the number, type of animal, and apparent cause of death. [Added by Ord. No. 2467; formerly numbered Section 6-127; renumbered by Ord. No. 3058, eff. 2/21/87.]

5-1-1240: WASTE DISPOSAL:

Provisions shall be made at every kennel for the removal and disposal of animal and food wastes, bedding and debris. Disposal facilities shall be provided and operated so as to minimize vermin infestation, odors, and disease. [Added by Ord. No. 2467; formerly numbered Section 6-128; renumbered by Ord. No. 3058, eff. 2/21/87.]

5-1-1241: RECORDS:

Every operator shall maintain records on each animal kept in the kennels. Such records shall be readily available for inspection by the Animal Shelter Superintendent and City Health Officer or their representatives and shall show: the name, current address and telephone number of the owner of the animal, the date the animal entered the kennel, the reason for its being in the kennel, i.e., boarding, sale, breeding, grooming, etc., and the description of the animal (age, breed, sex, color, etc.). On any dog over four (4) months of age, the operator shall verify that there is a valid rabies certificate issued for such dog and shall record the certificate/tag number and the expiration date upon the dog’s record, as long as the dog is maintained in the kennel. [Added by Ord. No. 2467; formerly numbered Section 6-129; renumbered by Ord. No. 3058, eff. 2/21/87.]