No person shall operate an animal establishment without first
obtaining a permit in compliance with this division. The permit period
shall begin the first day of the fiscal year and shall be valid for
one year. Renewal applications for permits may be made within 60 days
prior to the expiration date. Application for a permit to establish
a new breeding animal establishment under the provisions of this division
may be made at any time. Annual permits shall be issued upon payment
of the applicable fee as provided in the fee schedule.
(1997 Code, sec. 90.120)
(a)
A
person who maintains a kennel of four dogs or cats for breeding purposes
may pay an annual permit fee. Every facility regulated by this section
shall be considered a separate enterprise in compliance with zoning
regulations.
(b)
Under
the provisions of this section, no permit fee shall be required of
any animal shelter. All other provisions shall apply. Any change in
the category under which a permit is issued shall be reported to the
city within 60 days, whereupon reclassification and appropriate adjustment
of the permit fee shall be made.
(c)
Failure
to comply with the provisions of this section is subject to a fine.
(d)
The
city may revoke any permit or license if the person holding the permit
or license refuses or fails to comply with this section, the regulations
promulgated by the city, or any other law governing the protection
and keeping of animals.
(e)
If
an applicant is shown to have withheld or falsified any material information
on the application, the city may refuse to issue or may revoke a permit
or license.
(f)
It
shall be a condition of issuance of any permit for an animal establishment
that the city shall be permitted to inspect any and all animals and
the premises where such animals are kept at any reasonable time during
normal business hours. Where a permit is revoked for any cause, or
pending appeal of any such action, the city shall have power of entry
on the premises and into all areas where animals are being kept.
(g)
A
person denied a permit may not reapply for a period of at least 30
days. Each reapplication shall disclose any previous denial or revocation.
(1997 Code, sec. 90.121)
