§ 22.152

The Animal Permit is established to regulate:

A.

The keeping or maintaining as a pet or for the personal use of members of the family residing on the premises of:

1.

Wild or domestic animals not specifically classified which will not jeopardize, endanger, or otherwise constitute a menace to the public health, safety, or general welfare; or

2.

Domestic or wild animals exceeding the number permitted or on lots having less than the area required, which will not be materially detrimental to the use, enjoyment, or valuation of property of other persons located in the vicinity of such site.

B.

Rehabilitation facilities for small wild animals, in compliance with Section 22.140.500 (Rehabilitation Facilities for Small Wild Animals) which:

1.

Will not jeopardize, endanger, or otherwise constitute a menace to the public health, safety, or general welfare; and

2.

Will not be materially detrimental to the use, enjoyment, or valuation of property or other persons located in the vicinity of such site.

(Ord. 2022-0008 § 104, 2022; Ord. 2019-0004 § 1, 2019.)

A.

Application Checklist. The application submittal shall contain all of the materials required by the Animal Permit Checklist.

B.

Additional Application Materials. In addition to Subsection A, above, the following application materials shall be required:

1.

The type and number of animals requested.

2.

A site plan indicating:

a.

The area and dimensions of the building or enclosure wherein the animal or animals are to be kept or maintained, as well as the locations and dimensions of all other structures within a distance of 50 feet from the exterior boundaries of such building or enclosure; and

b.

Site drainage patterns, where appropriate.

3.

A statement specifying plans for waste disposal.

4.

All of the information submitted by the applicant shall be certified to be correct by a statement under penalty of perjury pursuant to Section 2015.5 of the California Code of Civil Procedure.

C.

Type II Review. The application shall be filed and processed in compliance with Chapter 22.228 (Type II Review—Discretionary) and this Chapter. Notwithstanding Section 22.228.040.B, notice shall be mailed in compliance with Section 22.222.160.A (Standard Radius).

D.

Agency Review. The Director shall request the technical opinion of the Directors of the Departments of Animal Care and Control and Public Health, relative to the ability of the applicant to maintain such animals properly as indicated in the application and site plan.

(Ord. 2019-0004 § 1, 2019.)

A.

Common Procedures. Findings and decision shall be made in compliance with Section 22.228.050 (Findings and Decision) and include the findings in Subsection B, below.

B.

Findings.

1.

The reports from the Directors of the Departments of Animal Care and Control and Public Health indicate that such animals may be reasonably maintained as specified in the application.

2.

The requested animal or animals at the location proposed will not jeopardize, endanger, or otherwise constitute a menace to the public health, safety, or general welfare.

3.

The proposed site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the animal or animals requested without material detriment to the use, enjoyment or valuation of property of other persons located in the vicinity of the site.

(Ord. 2019-0004 § 1, 2019.)

The Hearing Officer may impose any conditions deemed necessary to ensure that the Animal Permit will comply with all findings required by this Chapter, including those recommended by the Departments of Animal Care and Control and Public Health. Such conditions may include those in Section 22.158.060 (Conditions of Approval).

(Ord. 2019-0004 § 1, 2019.)

Chapter 22.154 - CEMETERY PERMITS