No person shall operate a kennel or pet shop anywhere in the
Village without first securing a license therefor as hereinafter provided.
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires,
the terms "kennels" and "pet shops" shall be construed to include
any establishment for the raising, training, boarding or selling of
dogs, cats, birds, mice, rats or other small domestic animals for
hire or profit, or where more than three dogs or cats are harbored
or kept. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the owner of a female dog
or cat shall not be required to secure a license for keeping upon
his premises the litter of such dog or cat for a period not to exceed
six months.
Every place used as kennel or pet shop shall be kept in a clean
and sanitary condition, and no refuse or waste material shall be allowed
to remain thereon for more than 24 hours. All animals shall be humanely
treated; and any animal having any disease shall be properly isolated
and treated.
Any person to whom a license has been issued hereunder shall
comply with all provisions of this Code, and rules and regulations
of this Village, and of all laws, rules and regulations of the county
and state.
The Licensing Officer shall have the authority to revoke or
suspend any license for cause upon investigation and report of the
Public Building Inspector or Building Inspector and as provided by
law.