[R.O. 1992 § 640.010; Ord. No. 751 § I, 3-22-2012]
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
MAINTAIN A KENNEL
Owning, keeping or harboring at any time, whether at one (1) or more locations in the City, four (4) or more dogs or cats over the age of four (4) months.
[R.O. 1992 § 640.020; Ord. No. 751 § I, 3-22-2012]
Any person who shall maintain a kennel within the City without a license duly issued therefor, as herein provided, shall be deemed guilty of an ordinance violation, and, upon conviction, be guilty of a violation of this Code.
[R.O. 1992 § 640.030; Ord. No. 751 § I, 3-22-2012]
The license shall be issued by the City Clerk for a period of one (1) year and the annual fee shall be fifty dollars ($50.00), but no dog or cat license for each dog or cat shall be required.
[R.O. 1992 § 640.040; Ord. No. 751 § I, 3-22-2012]
The number of dogs and cats to be kept in any licensed kennel at any one time shall not exceed fifteen (15). If dogs and cats are harbored by the same keeper, the combined number of animals in the kennel at any one time shall not exceed fifteen (15).
[R.O. 1992 § 640.050; Ord. No. 751 § I, 3-22-2012]
All licensed kennels shall be inspected by the Animal Control Department at least once each ninety (90) days. If said kennel on any inspection be found not to comply with the provisions of this Chapter, or to constitute a nuisance, the Animal Control Official shall report the facts to the Board of Aldermen and the Board may revoke such license or suspend the same as it may deem proper.