(a) 
A person may apply for a permit to own, harbor, or keep more than four dogs or more than four cats. The application shall be submitted to the director of community development or police chief, pursuant to the comprehensive zoning ordinance, and must meet the following requirements for a kennel permit:
(1) 
All dogs and cats on the kennel premises must be vaccinated, inoculated, and dewormed;
(2) 
Puppies and kittens shall be inoculated and dewormed beginning no later than six weeks of age;
(3) 
The kennel premises must be of sufficient size and in a sanitary condition to allow for healthy conditions and treatment of the dogs or cats;
(4) 
The applicant must agree to a minimum of three site inspections by the animal services officer, or more if the animal services officer deems necessary;
(5) 
The kennel must be located in accordance with the zoning ordinance and shall be located no closer than 200 feet to a residence, not including the owner’s residence; and
(6) 
The applicant must complete the application forms required by the animal services officer and pay the kennel permit fee, as provided in appendix A of this code.
(b) 
The animal services officer shall inspect the applicant’s premises and facilities. If the applicant meets the requirements of this article, and the premises are of a sufficient size and in sanitary condition to allow for the healthy keeping of dogs and cats, the animal services officer shall issue a kennel permit.
(c) 
A kennel permit shall be valid for a period of one year from the date of issuance.
(d) 
A kennel permit is nontransferable and the permit fee is nonrefundable.
(2003 Code, sec. 2.501; Ordinance 12-03, sec. 6, adopted 2/21/12)
(a) 
The animal services officer shall deny a kennel permit if:
(1) 
The applicant does not meet the requirements of section 2.05.001; or
(2) 
The applicant or an individual who resides with the applicant has been convicted of an offense under section 42.092 of the Texas Penal Code (cruelty to animals), or has been convicted of four or more separate violations of an animal control ordinance of a municipality of this state within any 12-month period.
(b) 
The animal services officer shall revoke a kennel permit if:
(1) 
The permit holder fails to comply with the provisions of this article;
(2) 
The permit holder fails to adequately care for or protect the dogs or cats;
(3) 
The permit holder fails to meet any requirement specified in the kennel permit; or
(4) 
The dogs or cats become a nuisance as described in section 2.01.016.
(2003 Code, sec. 2.502)
If the animal services officer denies or revokes a kennel permit, he shall give written notice to the applicant or permit holder by personal service or certified mail, return receipt requested. The applicant or permit holder may appeal the decision to deny or revoke the permit by filing written notice with the city manager or his designee within five days after receipt of notice. The city manager, at least five days before the date of the hearing of the appeal, shall give written notice of the time and place of the hearing to the applicant or permit holder by personal service or certified mail, return receipt requested. The city manager or his designee shall decide the appeal based on a preponderance of the evidence presented at the hearing. The decision of the city manager or his designee shall be final.
(2003 Code, sec. 2.503)