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Chapter 1 — ANIMALS›Article 14 — PET SHOPS23

Burbank Municipal Code Div. 7 Miscellaneous

Burbank Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-01 · Burbank

Cite as: Burbank Municipal Code Division 7 · Text as of 2026-10-01

5-1-1431: ANIMALS TO BE CONFINED:

Every person owning or operating a pet shop shall keep the animals therein confined to the premises and not allow such animals to run at large. [Added by Ord. No. 2467; formerly numbered Section 6-172; renumbered by Ord. No. 3058, eff. 2/21/87.]

5-1-1432: HOUSEKEEPING:

All buildings and grounds in a pet shop 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 6-173; renumbered by Ord. No. 3058, eff. 2/21/87.]

5-1-1433: FACILITIES FOR CARETAKERS:

Every pet shop shall provide facilities, such as washrooms, basins, or sinks, to maintain cleanliness among animal caretakers. [Added by Ord. No. 2467; formerly numbered Section 6-174; renumbered by Ord. No. 3058, eff. 2/21/87.]

5-1-1434: DRAINAGE OF PREMISES:

Suitable drainage shall be provided on the grounds of every pet shop to rapidly eliminate excess water. [Added by Ord. No. 2467; formerly numbered Section 6-175; renumbered by Ord. No. 3058, eff. 2/21/87.]

5-1-1435: PEST CONTROL:

An effective program for the control of insects, ectoparasites, and avian and mammalian pests shall be established and maintained at every pet shop. [Added by Ord. No. 2467; formerly numbered Section 6- 176; renumbered by Ord. No. 3058, eff. 2/21/87.]

5-1-1436: DEAD ANIMALS:

Dead animals shall be promptly removed from a pet shop 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 6-177; renumbered by Ord. No. 3058, eff. 2/21/87.]

5-1-1437: WASTE DISPOSAL:

Provisions shall be made at every pet shop 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 6-178; renumbered by Ord. No. 3058, eff. 2/21/87.]

5-1-1438: RECORDS:

Every person engaging in the business of operating a pet shop shall maintain records on each dog, cat, wild animal, reptile, primate and exotic bird kept in the pet shop. 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 and address of the person from whom acquired, date of acquisition, description and identification of the animal including any official tag number or tattoo number, the nature and method of disposition, e.g., sale, death or donation, any shots, medications, injuries, or medical treatment, name and address of person to whom sold or otherwise disposed of and date of disposition. [Added by Ord. No. 2467; formerly numbered Section 6-179; renumbered by Ord. No. 3058, eff. 2/21/87.]

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