[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:
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.
