Chapter 6.04. KENNELS.
Sections:
6.04.010.
Permit Required.
6.04.020.
Sanitation.
6.04.030.
Fees.
6.04.040.
Violations -Permit Revocation.
6.04.050.
--Inspection.------
6.04.060.
Pre-existing Condition.
6.04.010.Permit Required. No person shall operate or maintain a kennel without first obtaining a permit from the animal control officer.
6.04.011.All applications for permits to operate or maintain a kennel shall be submitted in writing upon printed forms provided for such purposes by the county. The application shall first be referred to the county planning official for zoning approval. Upon receiving zoning approval, the application is submitted to the county animal control officer for inspection of the premises for compliance with the minimum standards as setforth in Section 6.04.012 of this Part. Upon approval, the county shall issue the permit upon payment of the fee herein provided.
6.04.012.Before the permit can be issued the following conditions concerning the location of the kennel must be met.
1.
The location where the dogs or cats are kept, raised, housed, or boarded must be at least 200 feet away from any neighboring house, and;
2.
Must be at least 150 feet from any road right-of-way line.
6.04.-013.The following minimum standards shall be complied with to obtain and maintain a kennel permit.
1.
Enclosure must be provided which shall allow adequate protection against weather extremes. Floors of buildings runs, and walls shall be of an appropriate material as required by the specific breed of animal and also to permit proper cleaning and disinfecting.
2.
Adequate ventilation shall be maintained, and an appropriate temperature provided as required by the specific breed of animal housed therein.
3.
Each animal shall have sufficient space to stand up, lie down and turn around without touching the sides or tops of cages.
4.
Runs shall provide an adequate exercise area and protection from the weather.
5.
All animal quarters and runs are to be kept clean, dry and in a sanitary condition.
6.
Food shall be free of contamination, palatable and of sufficient nutritive value as to meet the normal daily requirements for the condition and size of the Animal
7.
Fresh water is to be available at all times. Water vessels shall be mounted or secured in a manner that prevents tipping and be of the removable type.
6.04.020.Sanitation. It is unlawful for the owner or occupant of any premises, on which a kennel, run, or other structure or area for housing or keeping of dogs or cats is situated, to allow