Kennels.
No household/residence shall have more than three dogs or cats or a combination of three at any time. For those operating as a business all dogs and cats must be registered with the city. A state license may be required to show that you operate as a kennel or are a legally certified foster care facility. It will be up to the city manager and animal control officer to determine if this is a bona fide business, and if five animals could be maintained. Owners could be asked to move their operation to the livestock district.
Multi-Pet Premises.
No household/residence shall not have more than three dogs or three cats or a combination of the two.
(Ordinance 569 adopted 4/25/13; Ordinance 620 adopted 1/25/2024)
(a) 
Permit Required.
No person shall conduct operate or keep any private kennel or multi-pet premises within the city without first obtaining a private kennel permit or multi-pet permit.
(1) 
Permit applications shall be reviewed by the animal control officer along with the city manager.
(2) 
All kennels and multi-pet premises shall meet requirements for care of domesticated animals, public nuisance and the prevention of zoonotic diseases.
(3) 
Permits must be renewed annually and each renewal will require an inspection and approval. The animal control officer shall have authority to inspect the premises and any reasonable time through out the permit period and at the time of renewal.
(4) 
Kennel permits are only authorized in commercial zoning districts or in the livestock district of the city.
(b) 
Application.
(1) 
A person who wishes to obtain a permit may apply to the animal control department. Application for a permit shall include:
(A) 
Name, address, and telephone number.
(B) 
Address of proposed location.
(C) 
Description of the types and number of animals proposed on site.
(D) 
Site plan showing location of any dog runs, houses or kennels, proposed methods to be used to minimize impacts on adjacent neighbors.
(E) 
Multi-pet permit shall also provide proof from a licensed veterinarian that all animals on the premises are sterilized.
(F) 
Rabies vaccination records.
(2) 
An application for permit must be submitted within 30 days of meeting the definition of kennel or multi-pet premises as defined in this section.
(3) 
Time to obtain permit: Any premises that currently meets the definition of private kennel or multi-pet premises as defined in section 2.301 shall immediately or no longer than 10 days file an application for permit. Unless a premises is currently licensed under current provisions of this article in which case the premises will be allowed to operate until such time as the current premises permit expires.
(c) 
Fees and Terms the Following Fees and Terms Shall be Applicable.
(1) 
Private Kennel Permit.
Each permit application shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable $250.00 fee for the first year and $150.00 renewal fee each consecutive year. Plus a $25.00 per dog/cat fee each year.
(2) 
Multi-Pet Permit.
Each permit application shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable $200.00 fee for first year and $100.00 fee for each consecutive year. Plus a $25.00 per dog/cat fee each year.
(d) 
Regulations and Standard.
All kennels shall meet the following requirements for cages and sanitation.
(1) 
No private kennel shall have more than one litter of puppies at any one time.
(2) 
Animals shall be kept in areas, which maintain adequate sanitation, which shall mean periodic cleaning and sanitizing enclosures and housing facilities.
(3) 
Animals shall be housed in enclosures that are adequate in space for the animals to make normal postural and social adjustments with adequate freedom of movement to maintain physical condition. Inadequate space may be indicated by evidence of malnutrition poor conditioning, debility, stress and abnormal behavior patterns. Enclosures shall be structurally sound and shall be maintained in good repair to protect animals from injury and restrict entrance of other animals on escape of animals on premises.
(4) 
Animals shall be offered proper veterinarian care. A sick diseased or injured animal shall be provided prompt care by a veterinarian or humanly euthanized. Any sick diseased or injured animal shall be reported to the animal control officer.
(5) 
Animals shall be provided adequate supply of fresh clean water provided in a sanitary manner and wholesome food suitable for species and aged as often as the feeding habits of such animals require to maintain a reasonable level of nutrition, if outdoors, water shall be provided at all times.
(6) 
All animals shall be treated in a humane manner at all times.
(e) 
Failure of applicant or permit holder to comply with any of the provisions of the permit shall be deemed just cause for denial or revocation of permit.
(f) 
City animal control officer shall be allowed to inspect any private kennel or multi-pet premises at any time following a complaint received by the animal control department.
(g) 
Permits issued pursuant to this section shall not be transferable to any other person, entity or location.
(h) 
Denial or Revocation.
Permit application may be denied or revoked for any of the following reasons:
(1) 
Failure to comply with provisions of this section.
(2) 
Failing inspection.
(3) 
Noise disturbance or public nuisance for barking dogs as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction whereby a formal noise complaint has been filed, heard, and a true verdict issued.
(4) 
Animal neglect or cruelty.
(i) 
Decisions Regarding Issuance of Permits or Denial of Permits.
The final decisions of permits are with the animal control, city manager. All decisions are final.
(Ordinance 569 adopted 4/25/13)