§ 5-4. Kennel permits.

(a)

No person shall operate a kennel without first obtaining a permit in compliance with this section. No permit shall be issued except for kennels which are to be operated in areas properly zoned for that purpose.

(b)

The permit period shall run from January first to December thirty-first of every year. Renewal applications for permits may be made within sixty (60) days prior to the expiration date. Application for a permit to establish a new breeding animal establishment under the provisions of this chapter may be made at any time.

(c)

Annual permits shall be issued upon payment of the applicable fee:

(1)

For each kennel authorized to house less than five (5) dogs and/or cats, ten dollars ($10.00);

(2)

For each kennel authorized to house five (5), but not more than forty-nine (49) dogs and/or cats, fifteen dollars ($15.00);

(3)

For each kennel authorized to house fifty (50) or more dogs and/or cats, twenty dollars ($20.00).

(d)

Every facility regulated by this chapter shall be considered a separate enterprise, requiring all individual permits.

(e)

After an application is filed, the licensing authority shall inspect the facility prior to issuing the permit.

(Ord. No. 10811, § 1(IV)(A)—(D), (F), 3-21-88; Ord. No. 12167 , § I, 8-17-2015)