§ 6.04.07. Private kennels.

Standards. All private kennels shall, in addition to the other requirements of this code, comply with the minimum standards of this section. Standards for private kennels are as follows:

A.

No person shall operate a private kennel without first obtaining an annual permit from the animal control authority. Permits shall be based upon calendar years. Application for renewal of a permit shall be made between thirty (30) days prior to and sixty (60) days following January 1st of each year.

B.

Upon receipt of a completed application, the animal control authority shall make an inspection of the facility to ensure that all animals are provided for in a humane manner and that the private kennel is in compliance with all provisions of this code.

C.

Upon receiving a complaint concerning a private kennel, the animal control authority may make an inspection of the facility to ensure that the facility is in compliance with all provisions of this code.

D.

All animals shall have adequate space for proper shelter against weather extremes, and for proper exercise.

E.

All kennel areas shall be maintained in such a manner as not to constitute either a private nuisance to adjoining property owners or a nuisance to the public generally. Kennel areas in which animals are confined or maintained shall be cleaned regularly so that they are kept free from offensive odors, which would disturb any person residing within a reasonable distance of said premises; and the animals themselves shall be restrained in such a fashion so that noise emanating therefrom shall not be disturbing to such persons.

F.

Proper food of sufficient quantity and nutritive value to meet the normal dally requirements for condition and size of animals shall be provided.

G.

Fresh water shall be available at all times.

( Ord. No. 99-8, § 7 )