[Ord. #98-02, § 1; Ord. #04-03, § 1]
It shall be unlawful to establish any commercial enterprise
within the City whose purpose is the trafficking, lodging, grooming
or veterinary care of animals unless the business has received the
appropriate permits from the City. The fee for such permit shall be
set by the City. Conditions to secure the purposes of this chapter
may be imposed upon a permit at the time of issuance or such later
date that the City deems necessary. Unannounced routine inspections
of the pet shop or boarding kennel shall be conducted by the City
to insure compliance with this chapter. Although not necessarily exhaustive,
the conditions below shall be met in order to receive a permit. This
section deals with only the permit and does not supersede any zoning
decisions of the City.
[Ord. #98-02, § 1; Ord. #04-03, § 1]
a.
Every person who owns, conducts or operates a pet shop shall keep
each animal in a housing facility which is structurally sound and
in good repair to protect the animal from injury and to restrict the
entrance of other animals. This provision shall not be construed to
prohibit the keeping of more than one animal in a single housing facility,
so long as such multiple housing does not create a threat to the safety
of any of the animals so housed.
b.
Said facilities shall be constructed so as to prevent escape of the
animals therein.
c.
Said facilities shall be of sufficient size to provide adequate and
proper housing for the animals therein.
d.
Said facilities shall provide temperature and ventilation control
of a nature compatible with the needs of the animals kept therein.
[Ord. #98-02, § 1; Ord. #04-03, § 1]
a.
All animals and all premises, enclosures or structures wherein animals
are kept shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, free
from all obnoxious odors, substances and flies.
b.
All animals and all premises, enclosures or structures wherein animals
are kept shall be thoroughly cleaned, and all debris, refuse, manure,
urine, waste food, or other removable material shall be removed therefrom
every day or more often as necessary to effect compliance with the
provisions of these subsections. Daily cleaning of animals, premises,
enclosures or structures shall be completed prior to the time that
the pet shop is open to the public for business. Nothing in this section
shall prevent continuing cleaning of the animals, premises, structures
or enclosures when the pet shop is open to the public, and after compliance
with all of the above.
[Ord. #98-02, § 1; Ord. #04-03, § 1]
Every person who owns, conducts or operates a pet shop shall
supply each animal therein with sufficient good and wholesome food
and fresh water as often as the feeding habits of the animal require.
Food so supplied each animal shall be of a nature compatible with
the dietary habits and needs of the animal.
[Ord. #98-02, § 1; Ord. #04-03, § 1]
Every person who owns, conducts, or operates a pet shop shall
provide the Police Department and the provider of the City's animal
care services with the names, current address and phone numbers of
persons to be notified during any hour of the day or night who will
proceed at once to the location so as to permit entry to the premises
by the City in the event of an emergency situation.
[Ord. #98-02, § 1; Ord. #04-03, § 1]
No person who owns, conducts or operates a pet shop shall sell
a dangerous or wild animal, as defined in this chapter, without first
ascertaining the place of residence of the prospective purchaser of
such animals. If the prospective purchaser resides in the City, the
prospective purchaser shall be advised that she must obtain a permit
pursuant to this chapter before she takes ownership of a dangerous
or wild animal.
[Ord. #98-02, § 1; Ord. #04-03, § 1]
Every person who owns, conducts or operates a pet shop shall
take reasonable care to display or release for sale, trade or adoption
only those animals which are free of disease or injuries.
[Ord. #98-02, § 1; Ord. #04-03, § 1]
Every person who owns, conducts or operates a pet shop shall
remove any dead animals from display on a daily basis, or more often
as necessary.
[Ord. #98-02, § 1; Ord. #04-03, § 1]
No person who owns, operates, conducts, or is employed by a
pet shop shall display, sell, offer for sale, barter, or give away
any kitten or puppy under eight (8) weeks of age.
[Ord. #98-2, § 1; Ord. #04-03, § 1]
It shall be unlawful to keep chickens or rabbits within the
City limits unless a proper permit has been issued by the Community
Development and Environmental Resources Department. A permit allows
an individual to own up to six (6) female chickens or rabbits. Roosters
are expressly forbidden. The following conditions must be met in order
to secure a permit:
a.
The proposed housing and animals' premises must be separate from
the guardian's/owner's house and at least fifty (50') feet from any
residence or business not owned by the guardian/owner or, alternatively,
every party whose properties border on the area affected by the animal
premises must give their unanimous written consent to the City for
this permit to be granted.
[Ord. #98-02, § 1; Ord. #04-03, § 1]
The City may issue a permit for the keeping of goats within
the City limits for the express purpose of weed abatement. When the
job is completed, the goats shall be removed without delay. Fencing
shall be adequate to contain the goats, and escaped goats may be subject
to impoundment or the subject of citation by the City. If the goats
are impounded for any reason, it shall be done at the goat guardian's/owner's
expense. Additionally, the following paragraphs shall apply for weed
abatement use:
a.
One (1) goat shall be permitted on a lot for every one hundred fifty
(150) square feet for a maximum of sixty (60) days.
b.
The occupant of the property or properties on which the goats shall
be used shall file with the Community Development and Environmental
Resources Department written consent authorizing the use of the goats
on that particular land and shall pay such fee as outlined by the
Master Fee Schedule to cover any administration and inspection costs.
c.
The application shall describe the goal of weed abatement.
d.
The guardian/owner of the goats or person in charge shall agree to
hold the City harmless from all liability and costs in the event of
any damage, injury or accident caused by such goats, whether unintentional,
intentional, and/or negligent.
e.
Adequate fencing shall be required to retain the goats and shelter
shall be provided which has a roof and at least two (2) sides, both
of which are impermeable to rain. The shelter shall also have adequate
weather protection.
[Ord. #98-02, § 1; Ord. #04-03, § 1]
It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in any breeding
of animals that are subject to license or permitting by the City,
without a permit granted by the Community Development and Environmental
Resources Department.
