Chapter 6.25 — NONCOMMERCIAL KENNELS AND CATTERIES

Noncommercial kennels and catteries shall denote kennels and catteries as defined in Section 6.04.020 wherein dogs or cats are kept and maintained for the hobby of the householder. A breeder exhibitor will be deemed to operate a noncommercial kennel or cattery if he or she meets the following:

A.

The dogs or cats are owned for exhibition in licensed American Kennel Club conformation shows, or licensed obedience trials, or licensed American Field Trials, or legitimate sporting events, or are working dogs; and

B.

The dogs or cats have been exhibited in four such events during the year preceding license application. Proof of participation may be made by returned entry registrations, canceled checks or official receipts. Proof that an animal is a working dog shall be made to the Director of Animal Control and in a manner prescribed by him or her.

(Code 1997, § 6.25.010; Ord. No. 3446, § 8(part), 1984)

Noncommercial kennels and catteries shall be licensed by the Animal Control Officer. An individual desiring such license shall follow the procedures as set forth in Section 6.24.010.A through E. All noncommercial kennels and catteries shall be subject to the following regulations:

A.

All dogs or cats kept on the property shall be confined in a manner approved by the Animal Control Officer.

B.

Proof of rabies vaccination shall be available for inspection for all dogs or cats over the age of four months.

C.

All noncommercial kennels and catteries shall require a special use permit for such purpose.

D.

The number of puppies or kittens sold per year shall not exceed three litters, and the numbers sold shall be reported to the Animal Control Officer upon renewal of the permit.

E.

Facilities shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary manner and all droppings removed daily.

F.

All dogs or cats shall be kept in an enclosed and approved structure between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m.

G.

No commercial boarding or grooming shall be allowed under this license.

H.

At no time shall signs be posted on the property for the sale of dogs or cats.

I.

The area where the dogs or cats are kept shall be subject to inspection by the Animal Control Officer at any reasonable hour of the day.

J.

All facilities shall include:

An adequate exercise yard;

Runs and suitable fencing approved by the Health Official or Animal Control Officer;

Wastewater disposal shall be provided in a manner approved by the Health Official.

K.

License shall not be transferable. Breeds shall be limited to breeds specified in the license.

L.

License tags may be obtained upon request for identification purposes from the Animal Control Division at no charge.

(Code 1997, § 6.25.020; Ord. No. 3446, § 8(part), 1984; Ord. No. 3692, § 23, 1987)

Any license issued under this chapter shall expire at the end of the calendar year in which the license is issued.

(Code 1997, § 6.25.030; Ord. No. 3446, § 8(part), 1984)

The procedure for the renewal of any license shall be subject to the same conditions and shall be done in the same manner as the issuance of an original license.

(Code 1997, § 6.25.040; Ord. No. 3446, § 8(part), 1984)

The Director of Animal Control shall have authority to enter upon an area or premises in which an animal establishment is located for the purpose of the enforcement of this chapter.

(Code 1997, § 6.25.050; Ord. No. 3446, § 8(part), 1984)

The Director of Animal Control may revoke any license for failure to meet any of one or more of the requirements set out in Section 6.25.020 by delivering a notice of revocation to the license holder in any one of the following ways:

A.

By certified or registered mail addressed to the individual as the individual's name and address appear on the application for the license;

B.

By delivering the notice to the individual, any partner or corporate officer named in the application for the license in person;

C.

By delivering the notice to any employee of the individual at the fixed place of business if specified in the license;

D.

By posting the notice in a conspicuous place upon the premises of the establishment as specified in the license. The notice of revocation shall identify the license affected by number, date and name and specify the ground for which the license was revoked and be dated and signed by the Director of Animal Control;

E.

The revocation shall be effective at the time the notice of revocation is delivered personally or posted, or 48 hours after the notice is deposited in the United States mail as shown by the postmark on the envelope and the date the revocation becomes effective shall be stated in the notice.

(Code 1997, § 6.25.060; Ord. No. 3446, § 8(part), 1984)

Appeal from such license revocation may be made in the manner prescribed in Section 6.24.070.

(Code 1997, § 6.25.070; Ord. No. 3446, § 8(part), 1984)