(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)
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.
(c) 
The owner may appeal the administrator's determination to deny, suspend or revoke any permit pursuant to this chapter as provided in Section 6.10.030.
(Ord. 3146-19 § 1)