[1972 Code § 9-3.1; New]
Any person who keeps or operates, or proposes to establish a
kennel, pet shop, shelter or pound shall apply to the Township Clerk
for a license entitling him to keep or operate such establishment
and receive a zoning permit approval from the Department of Community
Development. Any person holding such license shall not be required
to secure individual licenses for dogs owned by such licensee and
kept at such establishments; such licenses shall not be transferable
to another owner or different premises.
[1972 Code § 9-3.2; Ord. No. 05-07]
The application shall contain the following information:
a. The name and permanent and local address of the applicant.
b. The telephone and telefax number at both the permanent and local
address of the applicant.
c. The e-mail address of the applicant.
d. The street address where the establishment is located, or proposed
to be located, together with a general description of the premises.
e. The purpose for which the premises is to be maintained.
f. The maximum number of animals of each type to be accommodated by
such establishment at any one time.
[1972 Code § 9-3.3]
No license shall be issued until the proposed licensee submits
a written statement from the Health Officer that the establishment
or proposed establishment complies with local and State rules governing
the location of and sanitation at such establishment.
[1972 Code § 9-3.4]
All licenses issued for a kennel, pet shop, shelter or pound
shall state the purpose for which the establishment is maintained
and all such licenses shall expire on the last day of January of each
year.
[1972 Code § 9-3.5; New]
The annual license fees for kennel and pet shop licenses shall
be as follows:
a. Kennel accommodating 10 or less dogs: $10.
b. Kennel accommodating more than 10 dogs: $25.
d. Animal rescue, shelter or pound: no fee.
[1972 Code § 9-3.6; Ord. No. 05-07]
All licenses issued for a kennel, pet shop shelter or pound
shall be subject to revocation by the Council on recommendation of
the State Department of Health or the Piscataway Township Health Officer
for failure to comply with the rules and regulations of the State
Department of Health or the Board of Health, after the owner has been
afforded a hearing by either the State Department of Health or the
Board of Health.
Any person holding a license to establish, keep or operate a
kennel, pet shop, shelter or pound shall comply with all Township
ordinances and the rules and regulations promulgated by the State
Department of Health governing the sanitary conduct and operation
of kennels, pet shops, shelters and pounds, the preservation of sanitation
therein, and the prevention of the spread of rabies and other diseases
of animals within and from such establishments.
[1972 Code § 9-3.7]
The Clerk shall forward to the State Department of Health a
list of all kennels, pet shops, shelters and pounds licensed within
30 days after the licenses therefor are issued, which list shall include
the name and address of the licensee and the kind of license issued.
[1972 Code § 9-3.8]
No dog kept in a kennel, pet shop, shelter or pound shall be
permitted off such premises, except on leash or in a crate or other
safe control.