[CC 1985 § 6-29; Ord. No. 7040 § 2(29), 5-5-1997]
It shall be unlawful for any person to maintain or operate a boarding kennel or pet shop without having first obtained a license therefor. Application for such license shall be made in conformity with the general requirements of this Code relating to license application as set forth in Chapter 605. Such application shall specify existing district zoning of the premises and the precise location upon the premises of the kennels or pens in which the animals are to be kept. No such kennels or pens shall be located less than ten (10) feet from the nearest public place or lot line bounding the premises.
[CC 1985 § 6-30; Ord. No. 7040 § 2(30), 5-5-1997]
Upon receipt of such application, the Chief of Police shall cause such investigation to be made as in his judgment is necessary and may, in his discretion, recommend to the City Clerk that a license be issued to the applicant upon the payment of the license fee.
[CC 1985 § 6-31; Ord. No. 7040 § 2(31), 5-5-1997]
A. 
The license for any boarding kennel or pet shop shall expire on the first day of March following its issuance. The annual fees for such licenses shall be as follows:
1. 
Pet shop: fifty dollars ($50.00).
2. 
Kennel with a capacity of twenty-five (25) animals or less: fifty dollars ($50.00).
3. 
Kennel with a capacity of over twenty-five (25) animals: one hundred dollars ($100.00).
B. 
Should the business of buying, selling or dealing in birds, dogs or other small animals as household pets or for domestic purposes be conducted, operated, managed or carried on in connection with a boarding kennel on the same premises by the same person, then only one (1) license need be obtained. The amount of such license shall be the highest license fee applicable to a kennel. The licensee of any kennel or pet shop shall be held responsible for the proper licensing of each dog and cat which may be owned, kept or harbored at such kennel or pet shop in the City.
[CC 1985 § 6-32; Ord. No. 7040 § 2(32), 5-5-1997]
Every kennel and pet shop shall be kept in a sanitary condition and shall be free and clear from decaying food and filth of any kind. All kennels, barns and pens shall be cleaned and disinfected on a regular schedule, and shall be kept in a sanitary condition satisfactory to the Saline County Health Inspector, pursuant to City contract, who shall have the right to cause an inspection of said premises to be made from time to time.
[CC 1985 § 6-33; Ord. No. 7040 § 2(33), 5-5-1997]
If the report of the Saline County Health Inspector, pursuant to City contract, consistently indicates that the person conducting such kennel or pet shop has not complied with the provisions of Section 273.325 et seq., RSMo., this Code and with the City ordinances regulating health, safety and sanitation, the City Administrator may revoke any license granted hereunder.