Shafter Municipal Code Ch. 6.96 Kennels—commercial or Noncommercial

This chapter is intended to ensure the safe and sanitary operations and maintenance of commercial or noncommercial kennels.

A. Kennel—Commercial. Any kennel maintained for the purpose of boarding, marketing, breeding, raising or training dogs and/or cats over the age of four months for a fee or for sale.

B. Kennel—Noncommercial. Any property where seven or more dogs and/or cats over the age of four months, are kept or maintained for the use and enjoyment of the occupant for noncommercial purposes.

(Ord. 606 § 1 (part), 2007)

All kennels, both noncommercial and commercial shall comply with the provisions of this chapter and all other standards and permit procedures pursuant to the zone district in which such kennel is located.

(Ord. 606 § 1 (part), 2007)

A. Animal runs shall meet the following criteria:

1. All animal runs shall be of adequate size for animals held therein.

2. All animal runs shall be constructed and/or coated with nonporous material to discourage the breeding of ticks and other similar pests.

3. All animal runs and animal holding areas shall have concrete or other durable flooring, which is sloped for proper drainage.

4. All animal runs shall have adequate enclosures to provide protection from inclement weather.

5. All animal runs shall be provided with sufficient drains to control drainage and daily washing of the runs.

B. A sewer shall serve all kennels and/or all excrement produced by said kenneled animals shall be properly disposed of on a regular basis to control flies and odor.

C. The kennel area shall be so located and sound attenuated, if necessary, so that noise levels measured at the property line do not exceed standards set for the adjacent use.

D. No animal runs, exercise areas, or keeping of the kenneled animals for commercial or noncommercial purposes shall be located within required setback area.

(Ord. 606 § 1 (part), 2007)