Lompoc Municipal Code Ch. 6.16 Kennels, Pet Shops and Catteries

It shall be unlawful to establish or maintain a kennel, cattery, pet shop or grooming shop without having obtained a kennel, cattery, pet store or grooming shop permit from Animal Control Services and obtaining all necessary land use permits from the City.

A. A kennel or cattery permit shall be granted only after the Animal Services Director or designee has determined: (1) the facilities of the kennel or cattery meet the standards adopted pursuant to Section 6.04.018 that are set forth for the proper care and comfort of the animals; (2) the location of the kennel or cattery is a permitted use under applicable City zoning laws and regulations; and (3) the current year's kennel or cattery permit fee has been paid. The permit fee for kennel or cattery shall be purchased annually and shall be due on the first day of January of each year.

B. A pet store or grooming shop permit shall be granted only after the Animal Control Services Director or designee has determined: (1) the pet store or grooming shop meets the standards set forth in Penal Code section 597.1(2); the location of the pet store or grooming shop is a permitted use under applicable City zoning laws and regulations; and (3) the current year's pet store or grooming shop permit fee has been paid. The permit fee for a pet store or grooming shop shall be purchased annually and shall be due on the first day of January of each year.

(Prior code § 0652; Ord. 1622(16) § 17)

A. The kennel, cattery, pet store or grooming shop will be provided notice of a violation that could lead to revocation of the permit. The notice will include what is required to cure the violation and shall set forth a deadline for compliance.

B. The permit for the establishment or maintenance of a kennel or cattery may be revoked by the Animal Control Services Director or designee upon his or her determination: (1) the facilities for the proper care and comfort of the animals no longer meet the established standards; or (2) the location of the kennel or cattery is not a permitted use under the applicable City zoning ordinances; or (3) the annual permit fee for a kennel or cattery has not been paid within 30 days after it is due.

C. The permit for the establishment or maintenance of a pet store or grooming shop may be revoked by the Animal Control Services Director or designee upon his or her determination: (1) the facilities for the proper care and comfort of the animals no longer meet the standards set forth in Penal Code section 597.1(2); or the location of the pet store or grooming shop is not a permitted use under the applicable zoning laws and regulations; or (3) the annual permit fee for a pet store or grooming shop has not been paid within 30 days after it is due.

(Prior code § 0653; Ord. 1622(16) § 17)

Every person maintaining a dog kennel, cattery, grooming shop or pet shop shall post a notice in a conspicuous place where it may be seen outside the locked premises listing names, addresses, and telephone numbers of persons who may be contacted in the event of an emergency.

(Prior code § 0654)