(a)
It
is unlawful for any person to conduct, operate or keep any kennel,
pet shop, grooming parlor, zoo, animal menagerie or similar establishment
where animals are kept for display or viewing without first obtaining
a permit from the administrator.
(b)
The
annual permit fee for an animal establishment or facility shall be
established as set forth in a resolution adopted by the city council.
(c)
Applicants
shall obtain any applicable zoning permits prior to requesting a permit
under this title.
(Ord. 3146-19 § 1)
(a)
An
application for a permit to operate an animal establishment or facility
shall be made in writing to the administrator on a form approved by
the administrator. Applicant shall provide all information requested
by the administrator related to the proposed facility, including,
but not limited to, the types of animals to be maintained for any
purpose, together with the approximate number of each type.
(b)
The
administrator may establish regulations and standards related to the
maximum number and species of animals to be maintained; construction,
sanitation and maintenance of facilities; and other regulations and
standards in conformity with and for the purpose of carrying out the
intent of this chapter.
(c)
Prior
to the issuance of the permit, an animal control officer may conduct
an inspection.
(d)
No
permit shall be issued or renewed unless and until all general regulations
relating to animals as set forth in this title are complied with.
Failure of an applicant to comply with the requirements of the permit,
this chapter, or applicable state law constitutes just cause for denial
or revocation of a permit.
(Ord. 3146-19 § 1)
Every person within the city who owns, conducts, manages or
operates any animal establishment for which a permit is required by
this title shall comply with all of the following conditions:
(a)
No
animal establishment shall be operated or maintained in violation
of any of the provisions of this code, including but not limited to
the location and zoning requirements of Title 19 and applicable state
laws.
(b)
All
animals must be treated in a humane manner.
(c)
Housing
facilities for all animals shall be structurally sound and shall be
maintained in good repair to protect animals from injury and, where
appropriate, restrict entrance of other animals.
(d)
All
animals and all animal buildings or enclosures shall be maintained
in a clean and sanitary condition.
(e)
All
animals shall be provided wholesome food of sufficient quantity and
nutritive value and clean water to maintain a healthy body weight
and meet the normal daily requirements for the condition and size
of the animal.
(f)
Animal
buildings and enclosures shall be so constructed and maintained as
to prevent the escape of animals.
(g)
All
animal establishments must be constructed and operated in a manner
that reasonably protects public health and safety, and the safety
of the animals.
(h)
Every
building or enclosure wherein animals are maintained shall have a
heating and cooling system, and a ventilation system that has been
properly installed and meets all permit requirements to regulate the
temperatures therein within a range suitable for the physical needs
of the animals to prevent drafts and odors, as well as an electrical
system that has been properly installed and meets all permit requirements
to support the ventilation, heating and cooling system.
(i)
All
animal establishments must include a properly installed and permitted
hot and cold running water system which is connected to sanitary sewer
facilities.
(j)
All
animal rooms, cages and runs shall be of sufficient size to provide
adequate and proper housing for animals kept therein.
(k)
All
animal runs shall be of concrete and provide adequate drainage into
an approved sewer or individual sewer disposal installation.
(l)
All
animal housing facilities, including, but limited to, animal rooms,
cages and runs, must provide a means to keep animals out of direct
sunlight.
(m)
All
sick, diseased, or injured animals must be isolated from healthy animals
at all times and given proper veterinary treatment. All animals shall
be taken to a veterinarian licensed by the state of California for
examination and treatment if so ordered by the animal control officer.
(n)
Every
violation of an applicable regulation shall be corrected within a
reasonable time to be specified by the animal control officer.
(o)
No
animal may be without attention for more than twenty-four consecutive
hours. The name, address, and phone number of a person responsible
for the animals must be posted in a conspicuous place, visible from
outside the animal establishment, unless the owner or attendant of
the animals is immediately available on the premises.
(Ord. 3146-19 § 1)
Any permit issued under this chapter shall expire at the end
of the calendar year in which the permit is issued.
(Ord. 3146-19 § 1)
The renewal of any permit shall be subject to conditions as
required by the administrator.
(Ord. 3146-19 § 1)
As a condition to issuance or renewal of a permit under this
chapter, the animal control officer shall have authority to enter
upon any area or premises in which an animal establishment is located,
at any reasonable time, for the purpose of inspection and enforcement
of this chapter. The failure of the operator to consent to entry is
grounds for revocation of the permit.
(Ord. 3146-19 § 1)
(a)
The
administrator may deny, suspend or revoke any permit issued pursuant
to this chapter in the following situations:
(1)
Whenever it is determined from an inspection that any animal establishment
fails to meet all the required conditions of this chapter or applicable
state law;
(2)
Where there is reason to believe the applicant or permit holder willfully
withheld or falsified any information to obtain a permit; or
(3)
If the applicant or permit holder has been convicted by a court of
law of more than two violations of this chapter in a twelve-month
period, or any state law relating to animals or public nuisance caused
by animals, or has been convicted of cruelty to animals within the
previous five years.
(b)
Any
revocation of a permit shall be effective until all conditions have
been met to the satisfaction of the administrator and written notice
of completion of all conditions has been given to the permittee. Upon
receipt of such notice the permit shall be deemed valid for the remainder
of the original term for which issued.
(Ord. 3146-19 § 1)
Permits issued pursuant to this chapter shall not be transferable.
(Ord. 3146-19 § 1)
