[CC 1997 §4-8; Ord. No. 1197, 2-18-1998]
It shall be unlawful for any person within the City of Branson
West to own, keep, possess, or allow to remain on property under his/her
control a dog over six (6) months of age without procuring a license
for such dog as in this Chapter provided. This Section shall not apply
to dogs owned and licensed by another who are being temporarily kept
at a properly licensed kennel, pound, veterinary clinic or similar
business.
[CC 1997 §4-9]
All licenses issued under the provisions of this Chapter shall
be effective from June first (1st) to May thirty-first (31st) of each
year for which issued commencing June 1, 1994.
[CC 1997 §4-10]
A.
License Fees Designated.
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For each unneutered male dog
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$10.00
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For each unspayed female dog
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$10.00
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For each neutered male dog
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$5.00
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For each spayed female dog
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$5.00
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B.
Delinquent Fee Penalty. Any license fee due and unpaid thirty
(30) days after it becomes due and payable shall be subject to a penalty
of fifteen dollars ($15.00) and any replacement of license tag shall
be two dollars ($2.00).
[CC 1997 §4-11]
Written application for licenses shall be made to the City Collector/City
Clerk, which shall include name and address of applicant, description
of the animal, the appropriate fee, and written proof of rabies vaccination
from duly licensed veterinarian. Application for a license must be
made within thirty (30) days after obtaining a dog over six (6) months
of age. If the applicant has withheld or falsified any information
on the application, the City Collector/City Clerk shall refuse to
issue, or if issued shall revoke, a permit or license. Licensing requirements
will not apply to non-residents keeping a dog within the City of Branson
West for not longer than thirty (30) days.
[CC 1997 §4-12]
Upon acceptance of the license application and fee, the City
Collector/City Clerk shall issue a durable tag stamped with an identifying
number and the year of issuance. The City Collector/City Clerk shall
maintain a record of the identifying numbers of all tags issued.
[CC 1997 §4-13]
Kennels are not allowed in the "R-1", "R-2" or "R-3" zoning districts. In zoning districts where kennels are a permitted use, and in addition to business licenses required by this Code, any person who shall own and keep or harbor upon his/her premises more than three (3) dogs over the age of six (6) months must obtain a kennel license. Written application for a kennel license shall be made to the City Collector/City Clerk, which shall include name and address of kennel owner, the maximum number of dogs that will be kept and a description of the kennel. Fee per dog shall be assessed according to Section 205.070 of the Code.
[CC 1997 §4-14]
Dogs must wear license tags at all times when off the premises
of the owners.
