A. 
Any animal rescue group operating within the city shall make application for an animal rescuer permit.
B. 
For purposes of this chapter, an “animal rescue group” is a for-profit or not-for-profit entity, or a collaboration of individuals, with at least one of its purposes being the sale or placement of animals that have been removed from a public animal control agency or shelter, Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals shelter, or humane shelter or that have been previously owned by any person other than the original breeder of that animal.
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Each application for an animal rescuers permit shall be in writing upon a form to be furnished by the code compliance manager or a designee. The application form shall contain such information as may reasonably be required by the code compliance manager for the purposes of enforcement of this chapter, including, but not limited to, the address and home telephone number of the applicant and the number and general description of all animals for which the permit is sought.
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A. 
Prior to the issuance of an animal rescuer permit, the code compliance manager, or designee, shall conduct an inspection of the applicant’s premises where the permitted animals are intended to be kept and prepare a report for inclusion with the application for an original permit or a renewal.
B. 
A permit shall be issued to the applicant if the code compliance manager or designee finds that:
1. 
The keeping of animals, or the conduct of operation of the business for which the permit is requested, at the place set forth in the application, will not violate any law or ordinance of the city, or any law of the state;
2. 
The keeping of animals, or the conduct or operation of the business for which the permit is requested, will not endanger the health, peace or safety of the community;
3. 
The proposed site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the number and type of animals for which the permit is requested without harm to the animals or material detriment to the use, enjoyment, or valuation of the property of other persons located in the vicinity of the site;
4. 
The premises and establishment where animals are to be kept satisfy the conditions set forth in Section 6.90.070 of this chapter, and animals will not be subject to suffering, cruelty or abuse; and
5. 
The applicant has not had a similar permit revoked within one year prior to the application.
C. 
The code compliance manager may impose such conditions in granting a permit as he or she may deem necessary to protect the public and may limit the term of such permit.
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The applicant shall be notified in writing of the action of the code compliance manager in either granting or denying the permit and, if the application has been denied, the notice shall advise the applicant of his or her right to appeal the determination. Such denials are acceptable to the city manager or designee, whose decision shall be final. Service of the notice may be made by personal service or by registered mail. If service is made by mail, it shall be deemed complete upon deposit in the United States mail directed to the applicant at his or her latest address shown on the application.
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The fee for an animal rescuer permit shall be set by resolution of the city council and shall be paid to the city before a permit is issued.
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A. 
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, the code compliance manager upon application for issuance or renewal of an animal rescuer permit may limit the number of animals which are to be kept or maintained on the permitted premises.
B. 
At any time that there are more animals than an animal rescuer permit allows, the permittee shall obtain a new permit which allows the keeping of the greater number of animals. The former permit shall be canceled and a credit for the canceled permit fee shall be allowed on the new permit.
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A. 
Every person to whom an animal rescuer permit is issued shall comply with each of the following conditions:
1. 
Housing facilities for animals shall be structurally sound and shall be maintained in good repair to protect animals from injury and restrict entrance of other animals. In the case of animals kept outdoors, sufficient shade shall be provided to prevent overheating or discomfort from sun exposure. Animals kept outdoors shall also be provided with access to shelter to allow them to remain dry during inclement weather;
2. 
All animals and all animal buildings or enclosures shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition with sufficient light provided to permit routine observation of animals and proper cleaning of the facilities;
3. 
All animals shall be supplied with sufficient good and wholesome food and water as often as the feeding habits of the respective animals require;
4. 
Animal buildings and enclosures shall be so constructed and maintained as to prevent the escape of animals;
5. 
All reasonable precautions shall be taken to protect the public from the animals and animals from the public;
6. 
Every building or enclosure wherein animals are maintained shall be properly ventilated to prevent drafts and to remove odors. Heating and cooling shall be provided as required according to the physical needs of the animals;
7. 
All animal rooms, cages and runs shall be of sufficient size to provide adequate and proper housing for animals kept therein;
8. 
All animals shall be taken to a licensed veterinarian for examination and treatment if so ordered by the code compliance manager;
9. 
Adequate and effective vector control shall be established and maintained at all times; and
10. 
Every violation of applicable regulations shall be corrected within a reasonable time to be specified by the code compliance manager.
B. 
Failure of an applicant for a permit to comply with any one of the foregoing conditions shall be deemed just cause for the denial of any permit, whether original or renewal.
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A. 
An animal rescuer permit issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall expire at the end of the calendar year in which the permit is issued.
B. 
An animal rescuer permit issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be renewed within thirty days after the expiration thereof. The procedure for the renewal of a permit shall be the same as for an original permit.
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An animal rescuer permit issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall not be transferable.
(Ord. 1052 § 2, 2013)
A. 
Upon reaching the determination that a specific violation of this chapter and/or applicable statute, rule, code, regulation or permit condition warrants suspension, modification or revocation of an animal rescuer permit, the code compliance manager or designee shall request such suspension, modification or revocation via procedures established in Chapter 14.170 of this code.
B. 
If an animal rescuer permit is revoked for cause, the code compliance manager shall not accept a new application by the same person for the same activity at the same location less than one year after such denial or revocation, unless the applicant affirmatively shows and the code compliance manager finds, by inspection and/or investigation, that the grounds upon which the first application was denied or the permit was revoked no longer exist. On revocation of a permit, no part of the fee is refundable.
C. 
Notwithstanding any other provision in this section, prior to the holding of the administrative hearing, the code compliance manager may, for good cause, revoke, suspend or modify any animal rescuer permit for a period not to exceed thirty days in the event it is reasonably necessary to protect against an immediate threat to the health or safety of the public or the animals held on the subject premises.
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