[Ord. No. 92, 3-20-2012]
This Ordinance and these regulations shall hereafter be known,
cited, and referred to as "Animal Regulations of the Town of Slaughterville,
Oklahoma." These regulations govern the specific and general regulations
regarding animal treatment, care and containment; including standards
for placement, construction and modification of facilities for housing
animals and operations of kennels within the jurisdictional area of
the Town of Slaughterville; and, have been prepared, adopted, and
enacted by the Board of Trustees in and for the Town of Slaughterville
in accordance with and pursuant to the authority granted by Title
11, O.S. §§12-115 and 12-115.1 (and all subsequent amendments
thereto).
[Ord. No. 92, 3-20-2012]
The purpose of this Ordinance is to establish general guidelines
for the humane care, treatment, placement, construction, and modification
of facilities to house animals, in order to protect the health, safety,
and welfare of the public within the Town. Specifically, the purposes
of this Ordinance are:
A.
To provide
for the proper care and treatment of animals;
B.
To provide
regulations for keeping and maintaining animals in the Town;
C.
To provide
rules and regulations regarding license for kennels; and
D.
To provide
specific standards for construction, maintenance and modifications
of kennel facilities.
[Ord. No. 92, 3-20-2012; amended 5-21-2024 by Ord. No. 114]
All animals kept within the Town shall be properly cared for
and treated humanely. Each person who harbors or owns an animal shall
provide for the animal's basic needs of shelter, food, water,
and exercise. Each person who harbors or owns an animal shall also
provide for the animal's vaccinations in accordance with state
laws and regulations.
A.
It shall be lawful for a person to kill any animal of the family
Canidae or the family Felidae found chasing livestock off the premises
of the owner of such animal if the person is the owner or occupant
of the property on which the animal is chasing the livestock or if
the person is authorized to kill such an animal by the owner or occupant
of such property, as established and set forth by Title 4 O.S. § 41
et seq.
B.
It is unlawful for any person to:
1.
Willfully or maliciously kill, injure, maim, disfigure, torture,
beat with a stick, chain, club or any other object, mutilate, burn
or scald with any substance, overdrive or overload an animal. Nothing
herein shall negate a landowner's right to defend themselves
or another person against an animal that threatens health and safety,
or the lawful killing of animals. This section is not intended to
prevent citizens from raising animals for food sources, and humanely
killing such animals for consumption;
2.
To fail or refuse to provide for or neglect any animal in his charge
or custody, as owner or otherwise, with proper food, drink, shade,
care or shelter from all elements;
3.
To carry any animal in or upon any vehicle in a cruel or inhumane
manner or otherwise cruelly treat any animal;
4.
To make accessible to any animal, with the intent to cause harm or
death, any substance which has in any manner been treated or prepared
with any harmful or poisonous substance. It is not the intent of this
section to prohibit the use of poisonous substances for the control
of vermin of significance to public health as allowed by the Health
Department, appropriate state or federal agency(ies), or Town officials;
or
5.
To promote, stage, hold, manage, conduct, carry on or attend any
game, exhibition, contest or fight in which one or more animals, fowl
or birds are engaged for the purpose of injuring, killing, maiming,
or destroying themselves or any other animal; or to keep a house,
pit, or other place used for fights between animals, birds or fowl.
[Ord. No. 92, 3-20-2012; amended 5-21-2024 by Ord. No. 114]
As used in this ordinance, the following terms shall have the
meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section:
Not being on their own property or within five feet from
their owner or keeper.
A mammal that is wholly or partly of the species Felis domesticus.
The person or the board who is responsible for the administration
or enforcement of these regulations.
Those breeders who are licensed by the State of Oklahoma
and meet all requirements of state law pertaining to breeders as set
forth in Title 4 O.S. § 30.1 et seq.
A mammal that is wholly or partly of the species Canis familiaris.
The premises used by a person for keeping, housing, or breeding
animals. The term includes all buildings, property and confinement
areas in a single location used to conduct such activity.
Any use of premises, whether for profit, compensation or
nonprofit, for the purposes of boarding, breeding or selling dogs,
cats, or other pets, consisting of 10 animals or more of the same
species, but not including those which are offspring born on the premises
which are 12 weeks or younger in age. All kennels must comply with
the specific use permits.
A person who received or is seeking a license to operate
a kennel from the Town of Slaughterville.
A cat less than 12 weeks old.
Offensive odor, excessive waste, excessive noise, contamination,
irritation, pain, annoyance, harmful or any other matter that is considered
offensive to an individual or the general public.
Any person, firm or corporation owning, harboring or keeping
an animal. The occupant of any premises on which a domesticated, tamed,
or feral animal remains, or to which it customarily returns, for a
period of 10 days or more shall be deemed to be harboring or keeping
the animal.
Any individual, association, trust, corporation, limited-liability
company, partnership, or other entity.
A dog less than 12 weeks old.
Any repair or change, reconstruction or improvement of a
structure, the cost of which equals or exceeds 50% of the market value
of the structure.
The Town of Slaughterville, Cleveland County, Oklahoma.
Any person currently licensed to practice veterinary medicine
in Oklahoma.
[Ord. No. 92, 3-20-2012]
Animals may be raised or kept, provided:
A.
The animals
are not running at large as defined herein.
B.
No nuisance
or health hazard is created; and
C.
The activity
is in compliance with all related Ordinances of the Town of Slaughterville,
Oklahoma.
D.
All animals
which are running at large, as defined herein, may be impounded and sold to discharge any costs and
penalties established by the Town and the expense of impounding, keeping
or sale of such animals. The Town may also provide for the erection
of pens, pounds, and buildings for use by the Town, within or without
the municipal limits, and appoint and compensate keepers thereof,
and establish and enforce such rules and regulations governing the
pens, pounds or buildings. The Town may further regulate and provide
for the taxing of owners and harborers of dogs and authorize the killing
of dogs which are found at large in violation of any Ordinance regulating
the same.
[Ord. No. 92, 3-20-2012; amended 5-21-2024 by Ord. No. 114]
A.
Animal raising, animal zoos, animal care facilities, animal sanctuaries, kennels, and all other activities relating to animals shall be located in only those areas and zoning districts as identified in §§ 13-124 et seq., 13-130 et seq., and 13-168, Zoning.
B.
There shall be a limitation of cats and dogs in residential zoned
districts, R-1, R-2, R-3 and RL-1, to a total of four of both combined
species per residentially zoned parcel or tract of land.
C.
There shall be a limitation of cats and dogs in Zoning Districts
AR-1, AR-2, C-1, C-2, I-1, I-2, IN-1 and M-1 to a total of seven with
no more than seven of any one species.
D.
It shall be unlawful for any person to own more than the established
number of dogs or cats, for the proposed zoning. A violation will
be considered a nuisance and brought before the Board of Trustees
for further consideration of action to abate the nuisance.
E.
A kennel license shall be required for any person who is selling for commercial purposes, or who is keeping animals as a nonprofit for rehoming purposes, or for those purposes as defined in this ordinance. A kennel license from the Town as required by this ordinance. Kennels are only allowed in Zoning Districts AR-1 and AR-2 as a specific use permit, and all provisions set forth in the Zoning Ordinance, specifically §§ 13-113.1 through 13-113.5, shall be fully complied with. Side and rear setbacks for kennel facilities shall be a minimum of 100 feet; front setbacks shall be those established in § 13-119, Zoning.
F.
There shall be a limitation of grazing livestock in residential zoned
districts, R-1, R-2, R-3 and RL-1:
1.
In residential zoned districts, all livestock, including, but not
limited to, horses, cattle, and llamas, shall be limited to one animal
per penned acre.
2.
In residential zoned districts, goats and sheep shall be limited
to five animals per penned acre.
3.
The above limitations are mutually exclusive; one large animal cannot
also be held on one acre that also houses sheep, goats or swine.
4.
In residential zoned districts, chickens (or singular size poultry
such as guinea fowl) shall be limited to 20 per penned acre and turkeys
(or similar size poultry such as peacocks) to five per penned acre,
unless other livestock are also raised on that acre.
5.
Ten chickens or other small poultry or turkeys or geese or other
poultry of similar size may be housed on one acre that also houses
one large animal, or one swine, or five or fewer goats or sheep.
6.
In the event offspring are born to any of the above animals, the
owner may keep the offspring until 60 days past weaning age. This
rule cannot be violated even in short-term except by boarding animals
for an overnight period of time. This regulation shall not be interpreted
to supersede more restrictive regulations found in covenants or restrictions
in a homeowners' association.
G.
In residential zoned districts, swine shall be limited to one per
acre.
[Ord. No. 92, 3-20-2012]
It shall be unlawful for any person or owner to operate a kennel
without first paying the appropriate fee and receiving a license issued
from the Town.
A.
Requirements
for licensing kennels:
1.
Ownership.
All persons who are in compliance with the ordinances for the Town,
as well as all other federal, state and local regulations may make
application to obtain a license to operate a kennel. If the applicant
is an entity, it must be an Oklahoma entity in good standing or an
entity licensed to do business in Oklahoma and in good standing and
either have a contract to lease the premises or own the premises where
the kennel is licensed and located.
2.
Inspections.
Each applicant must allow inspections by the Town to ensure proper
compliance with the ordinances of the Town as well as all laws of
all federal, state and local agencies.
3.
Application
Process: Both an initial application and annual renewal applications
shall be made to the Town on a timely basis.
4.
General:
Any person or property owner desiring to construct, establish, remodel,
or substantially improve an existing kennel shall first make application,
pay the necessary fees, and obtain a license.
5.
Separate
applications must be made for each individual and separate kennel
or operating location that is requested.
B.
Contents
of applications.
1.
Initial
Application. All persons applying for a kennel license shall submit
to the Town a completed, signed application providing or attaching
the following information and documents, respectively:
a)
The
current name, previous name, if any, and alias, if any, of the applicant,
including any name under which the applicant is doing, has done, or
will do business;
b)
The
address of the physical location, the mailing address, if different,
and the telephone number of the applicant;
c)
If
the applicant is an entity:
1)
The
name and address of the owners who own 10% or more of the interest
in the entity;
2)
A
description of the entity form of the applicant, and a statement of
whether the applicant is an Oklahoma entity or a foreign entity registered
to do business in Oklahoma;
3)
A
certificate that the entity is in good standing issued by the Oklahoma
Secretary of State and filing number;
4)
The
name and address of the managers of the applicant and of the managers
of all owners of the manager, if the manager is an entity;
5)
The
applicant shall state or provide a copy of the following:
d)
Copies
of the certificate of incorporation, articles of organization, or
certificate or agreement of formation, and any other documents relating
to the corporation shall be available upon request of the Town.
e)
If
the applicant is a sole proprietorship or a general partnership doing
business under a trade name, the trade name registration filed with
the Oklahoma Secretary of State;
f)
The
number of the applicant’s driver’s license or other government
issued government identification, or if the applicant is an entity,
the applicant’s tax identification number;
g)
A copy
of the Oklahoma Sales Tax Permit issued by the Oklahoma Tax Commission
and the sales tax identification number, if sales are going to be
conducted on the premises. If sales of product are not anticipated,
then a sworn affidavit from the applicant indicating that sales are
not going to be made from the kennel;
h)
State
whether the applicant or any individual required to be disclosed under
this section, has ever been convicted of, or entered a plea of guilty
or no contest, to any felony, or any crime involving animal cruelty,
abuse, or neglect, and whether the applicant has been convicted of
violating the act with respect to each crime, the applicant shall
state:
i)
State
whether the applicant or any individual required to be disclosed under
this section has received any adverse ruling from any court of competent
jurisdiction or any administrative tribunal involving honesty, fraud,
misrepresentation, breach of fiduciary duty, gross negligence, or
incompetence in a matter related to commercial pet breeding, or cruelty
to animals including the case number and the name of the court or
administrative body in which it was filed;
j)
A statement
indicating whether the applicant, or any individual required to be
disclosed under this section, has ever had an application for a license,
registration, certificate, or endorsement related to pet breeding
or animal care denied or rejected by any state or federal licensing
authority in Oklahoma or another state, and provide the following:
k)
A statement
indicating whether any agency has ever revoked or suspended a license,
registration, certificate, or endorsement of the applicant or any
individual required to be disclosed under this section. For each instance,
the applicant shall state:
l)
A statement
indicating whether the applicant, or any individual required to be
disclosed under this section, has ever surrendered a license, registration,
certificate, or endorsement to any state or federal licensing authority,
whether located in Oklahoma or elsewhere;
m)
Proof
of Worker’s Compensation Insurance if there are employees, showing
that the applicant is in compliance with Oklahoma Worker’s Compensation
Laws, if applicable;
n)
Affidavit
of Lawful Presence in the United States of America, as provided under
Title 56 O.S. Supp. 2007 §71;
o)
One
original signed under penalty of perjury attesting to the true and
correct statements provided in the application;
p)
State
the maximum number of animals proposed to be kept, or housed by the
applicant and provide a brief description of the applicant’s
operation;
q)
The
date of commencement of operations at that location;
r)
Whether
they are a commercial animal or pet breeder and if so, whether they
are properly licensed within the State of Oklahoma;
s)
A statement
regarding overall purpose of the facility to house the animals, and
whether the owner intends to breed animals for sale; whether the intent
is to have an indoor kennel, or an outdoor kennel, or a combination;
t)
Plans
and Designs which are drawn to scale and which reflect a proposed
layout of the entire facility, including setbacks, proposed runs,
utilities, sanitary waste disposal systems, location of hot and cold
running water, showers and sinks, proper ventilation, location of
windows, location of heaters, fans, and air conditioning units and
other types of temperature controls, the floor type, and the exact
location of all indoor facilities, and/or outdoor facilities;
u)
A verification
and signature of the applicant and owner of the property verifying
the truth and accuracy of the information contained in the application
and allowing the Town inspector or agents of the Town entry into the
Licensee’s premises for the purpose of determining compliance
with the Ordinance as well as laws and regulations of the State; and
v)
Any
other relevant information required by the Town.
2.
Annual
Renewal Applications. In a renewal application, the kennel licensees
shall disclose to the Town any changes to the information provided
in the initial application or the previous renewal application. If
there has been any change to the information contained in any document
that the kennel licensee submitted to the Town as part of the initial
application or the most recent renewal application, the kennel operator
shall submit to the Town an updated version of such document. Kennel
licensees shall submit renewal applications annually and pay the renewal
application and inspection fee no later than 60 days before the expiration
date of the licensee’s kennel license.
[Ord. No. 92, 3-20-2012]
A.
Town staff
will review applications for completeness and will inspect the premises.
Town staff will evaluate every complete application and the premises
for full compliance. If the application and kennel site meet the requirements,
then the application shall be approved. If the application is denied,
then reasons for the denial shall be provided.
B.
Incomplete
Applications. If an application is deemed to be incomplete, then the
Town shall notify the applicant regarding the deficiencies. The applicant
may submit additional information within 30 days to supplement and
complete the application, or such additional period of time as deemed
necessary by Town staff. Applications which are not supplemented and
remain incomplete after a six-month period shall be deemed denied.
Applicants must re-file any application and pay the appropriate fees
if they desire to be reconsidered for a kennel license. All fees paid
shall be non-transferrable and non-refundable.
C.
Withdrawn
Applications. If an applicant requests that the applicant's application
be withdrawn from consideration, the Town staff will reject the application.
In such case, the applicant must submit a new and complete application
and pay the appropriate fee if the applicant desires further consideration.
All fees paid shall be non-transferrable and non-refundable.
D.
Grounds
for denial, suspension, or revocation of a license. The Town may cancel
or revoke a kennel license or refuse to issue an original license
or renew a license:
1.
For any
felony conviction by the applicant, or if the applicant is an entity,
any felony conviction by any director, shareholder, member, or partner
of the applicant;
2.
For any
misdemeanor conviction in any court involving animal cruelty by any
individual required to be disclosed under the initial application
or renewal application;
3.
If the
applicant has held or applied for a license pursuant to the Animal
Welfare Act, and the license was suspended or revoked, or the application
was refused due to the improper care of animals.
4.
For failing
to renew the annual license;
5.
If the
application contained false or misleading information;
6.
If the
application is incomplete or improperly completed and the applicant
fails to provide a properly completed application after receiving
notice from the Town;
7.
If the
applicant fails to pay the annual license application fee in a timely
manner;
8.
If the
applicant fails to comply with all of the Ordinances adopted by the
Town, or any state or federal law; and/or
9.
If the
applicant fails to provide any other information as required by the
Town
E.
If a license
is denied or revoked, the applicant or licensee may not re-apply for
a license for a period of six months after the date of the notice
of denial or revocation. In order to obtain a license, the applicant
must submit an initial license application, and pay the application
fee, and any other outstanding fees. The applicant shall also appear
before the Code Enforcement Officer or their designee, and respond
to Town staff inquiries regarding the correction of the previous violations
and to any other reasonable inquiries from the Town.
[Ord. No. 92, 3-20-2012]
A.
Once an
application is approved, the Town shall issue a license to operate
a kennel to the applicant. The certificate will identify the licensee
by name, address, and license number, show the effective date, show
the expiration date, and acknowledge the licensee's right to act as
a kennel in the Town of Slaughterville.
B.
Licensees
shall prominently display the original license certificate or a certified
copy of the license certificate at the licensee's place of business.
C.
A kennel
license is not transferable from one person to another, or from one
location to another. In case of the sale, lease, or relocation to
a new facility of the kennel, the license will be immediately revoked
on the effective date of the lease, sale, or relocation. A prospective
buyer must obtain his own kennel license prior to finalizing the sale.
The person that will operate the facility after the sale, lease, or
relocation shall obtain a kennel license prior to the effective date
of the lease, sale or relocation. A licensed kennel, owner, or operator
who sells or leases his or her operation shall notify the Town of
the sale or lease in writing no later than 10 calendar days after
the effective date. In the case of a change of location, the Town
shall not issue a license until the new location has been inspected
and determined by the Town to be in compliance with the Town’s
Ordinances.
D.
Changes
of Information. The licensee shall update all information submitted
in previous licensing applications to disclose all information required
in this Ordinance and in the application regarding the address, telephone
number, managers, members, general partners, or employees with managerial
control, as disclosed in licensing applications.
[Ord. No. 92, 3-20-2012; amended 5-21-2024 by Ord. No. 114]
All kennels shall meet the following requirements:
A.
Housing facilities, general. Facilities and operating standards.
1.
Structure and construction. Housing facilities for dogs and cats
must be designed and constructed so that they are structurally sound.
They must be kept in good repair, and they must protect the animals
from injury, contain the animals securely, and restrict other animals
from entering.
2.
Condition and site. Housing facilities and areas used for storing
animal food or bedding must be free of any accumulation of trash,
waste material, junk, weeds, and other discarded materials. Animal
areas inside of housing facilities must be kept neat and free of clutter,
including equipment, furniture, and stored material, but may contain
materials actually used and necessary for cleaning the area, and fixtures
or equipment necessary for proper husbandry practices. Kennel facilities
must be physically separated from any other business. If a housing
facility is located on the same premises as another business, it must
be physically separated from the other business so that animals the
size of dogs, skunks, and raccoons are prevented from entering.
3.
Surfaces.
a)
General requirements. The surfaces of housing facilities, including
houses, dens, and other furniture-type fixtures and objects within
the facility, must be constructed in a manner and made of materials
that allow them to be readily cleaned and sanitized, or removed or
replaced when worn or soiled. Interior surfaces and any surfaces that
come in contact with dogs or cats must:
b)
Maintenance and replacement of surfaces. All surfaces must be maintained
on a regular basis. Surfaces of housing facilities, including houses,
dens, and other furniture-type fixtures and objects within the facility,
that cannot be readily cleaned and sanitized must be replaced when
worn or soiled.
c)
Cleaning. Hard surfaces with which the dogs or cats come in contact
must be spot-cleaned daily and sanitized in accordance with § 14-110I
to prevent accumulation of excreta and reduce disease hazards. Floors
made of dirt, absorbent bedding, sand, gravel, grass, or other similar
material must be raked or spot-cleaned with sufficient frequency to
ensure all animals the freedom to avoid contact with excreta. Contaminated
material must be replaced whenever this raking and spot-cleaning is
not sufficient to prevent or eliminate odors, insects, pests, or vermin
infestation. All other surfaces of housing facilities must be cleaned
and sanitized when necessary to satisfy generally accepted husbandry
standards and practices. Sanitization may be done using any of the
methods provided in § 14-110I for primary enclosures.
4.
Water and electric power. The housing facility must have reliable
electric power adequate for heating, cooling, ventilation, and lighting,
and for carrying out other husbandry requirements in accordance with
this ordinance. The housing facility must provide adequate running
hot and cold potable water for the dogs' and cats' drinking
needs, for cleaning, and for carrying out other husbandry requirements.
5.
Storage. Supplies of food and bedding must be stored in a manner
that protects the supplies from spoilage, contamination, and vermin
infestation. The supplies must be stored off the floor and away from
the walls, to allow cleaning underneath and around the supplies. Foods
requiring refrigeration must be stored accordingly, and all food must
be stored in a manner that prevents contamination and deterioration
of its nutritive value. All open supplies of food and bedding must
be kept in leakproof containers with tightly fitting lids to prevent
contamination and spoilage. Only food and bedding that is currently
being used may be kept in the animal areas. Substances that are toxic
to dogs or cats but are required for normal husbandry practices must
not be stored in food storage and preparation areas but may be stored
in secured cabinets in the animal areas.
6.
Drainage and waste disposal. Housing facility operators must provide
for regular and frequent collection, removal, and disposal of animal
and food wastes, bedding, debris, garbage, water, other fluids and
wastes, and dead animals, in a manner that minimizes contamination
and disease risks. Waste material must not be disposed of or stored
in any manner that would create a nuisance to neighbors. Housing facilities
must be equipped with disposal facilities and drainage systems that
are constructed and operated so that animal waste and water are rapidly
eliminated, and animals stay dry. Disposal and drainage systems must
minimize vermin and pest infestation, insects, odors, and disease
hazards. All drains must be properly constructed, installed, and maintained.
If closed drainage systems are used, they must be equipped with traps
and prevent the backflow of gases and the backup of sewage onto the
floor. If the facility uses sump or settlement ponds, or other similar
systems for drainage and animal waste disposal, the system must be
located far enough away from the animal area of the housing facility
to prevent odors, diseases, pests, and vermin infestation. Standing
puddles of water in animal enclosures must be drained or mopped up
so that the animals stay dry. Trash containers in housing facilities
and in food storage and food preparation areas must be leak proof
and must have tightly fitted lids on them at all times. Dead animals,
animal parts, and animal waste must not be kept in food storage or
food preparation areas, food freezers, food refrigerators, or animal
areas.
7.
Washrooms and sinks. Washing facilities such as washrooms, basins,
sinks, or showers must be provided for animal caretakers and must
be readily accessible.
B.
Indoor housing facilities.
1.
Heating, cooling, and temperature. Indoor housing facilities for
dogs and cats must be sufficiently heated and cooled when necessary
to protect the dogs and cats from temperature or humidity extremes
and to provide for their health and well-being. Dry bedding, solid
resting boards, or other methods of conserving body heat must be provided
when temperatures are below 50° F. (10° C.). The preceding
requirements are in addition to, not in place of, all other requirements
pertaining to climatic conditions.
2.
Ventilation. Indoor housing facilities for dogs and cats must be
sufficiently ventilated at all times when dogs or cats are present
to provide for their health and well-being, and to minimize odors,
drafts, ammonia levels, and moisture condensation. Ventilation must
be provided by windows, vents, fans, or air conditioning. Auxiliary
ventilation, such as fans, blowers, or air conditioning, must be provided
when the ambient temperature is 85° F. (29.5° C.) or higher.
The relative humidity must be maintained at a level that ensures the
health and well-being of the dogs or cats housed therein, in accordance
with generally accepted professional and husbandry practices.
3.
Lighting. Indoor housing facilities for dogs and cats must be lighted
well enough to permit routine inspection and cleaning of the facility,
and observation of the dogs and cats. Animal areas must be provided
a regular daily lighting cycle of either natural or artificial light.
Lighting must be uniformly diffused throughout animal facilities and
provide sufficient illumination to aid in maintaining good housekeeping
practices, adequate cleaning, adequate inspection of animals, and
for the well-being of the animals. Primary enclosures must be placed
so as to protect the dogs and cats from excessive light.
4.
Interior surfaces. The floors and walls of indoor housing facilities,
and any other surfaces in contact with the animals, must be impervious
to moisture. The ceilings of indoor housing facilities must be impervious
to moisture or be replaceable (e.g., a suspended ceiling with replaceable
panels).
5.
Exercise. All indoor housing facilities shall have a dog run available
for dogs to exercise. The run shall be no less than 10 feet long and
36 inches wide for dogs up to 45 pounds and at least 48 inches wide
for dogs over 45 pounds.
C.
Outdoor housing facilities.
1.
Restrictions. The following categories of dogs or cats must not be
kept in outdoor facilities, unless that practice is specifically approved
by a generally accepted professional and husbandry practices:
a)
Dogs or cats that are not acclimated to the temperatures prevalent
in the area or region where they are maintained;
b)
Breeds of dogs or cats that cannot tolerate the relevant temperatures
of the area without stress or discomfort (such as short-haired breeds
in cold climates);
c)
Sick, infirm, aged or young dogs or cats; and
d)
When their acclimation status is unknown, dogs and cats must not
be kept in outdoor facilities when the ambient temperature is less
than 50° F. (10° C.).
2.
Shelter from the elements. Outdoor facilities for dogs or cats must
include one or more shelter structures that are accessible to each
animal in each outdoor facility, and that are large enough to allow
each animal in the shelter structure to sit, stand, and lie in a normal
manner, and to turn about freely. In addition to the shelter structures,
one or more separate outside areas of shade must be provided, large
enough to contain all the animals at one time and protect them from
the direct rays of the sun. Shelters in outdoor facilities for dogs
or cats must contain a roof, four sides, and a floor, and must:
a)
Provide the dogs and cats with adequate protection and shelter from
the cold and heat;
b)
Provide the dogs and cats with protection from the direct rays of
the sun and the direct effect of wind, rain, or snow;
c)
Be provided with a wind break and rain break at the entrance; and
d)
Contain clean, dry, bedding material if the ambient temperature is
below 50° F. (10° C.). Additional clean, dry bedding is required
when the temperature is 35° F. (1.7° C.) or lower.
3.
Construction. Building surfaces in contact with animals in outdoor
housing facilities must be impervious to moisture. Metal barrels,
cars, refrigerators or freezers, and the like must not be used as
shelter structures. The floors of outdoor housing facilities may be
of compacted earth, absorbent bedding, sand, gravel, or grass, and
must be replaced if there are any prevalent odors, diseases, insects,
pests, or vermin. All surfaces must be maintained on a regular basis.
Surfaces of outdoor housing facilities, including houses, dens, etc.
that cannot be readily cleaned and sanitized, must be replaced when
worn or soiled.
4.
Exercise. All outdoor housing facilities shall have a dog run available
for dogs to exercise. The run shall be no less than 10 feet long and
36 inches wide for dogs up to 45 pounds and at least 48 inches wide
for dogs over 45 pounds.
E.
Primary enclosures. Primary enclosures for dogs and cats must meet
the following minimum requirements:
1.
General requirements.
a)
Primary enclosures must be designed and constructed of suitable materials
so that they are structurally sound. The primary enclosures must be
kept in good repair.
b)
Primary enclosures must be constructed and maintained so that they:
1)
Have no sharp points or edges that could injure the dogs and
cats;
2)
Protect the dogs and cats from injury;
3)
Contain the dogs and cats securely;
4)
Keep other animals from entering the enclosure;
5)
Enable the dogs and cats to remain dry and clean;
6)
Provide shelter and protection from extreme temperatures and
weather conditions that may be uncomfortable or hazardous to all the
dogs and cats;
7)
Provide sufficient shade to shelter all the dogs and cats housed
in the primary enclosure at one time;
8)
Provide all the dogs and cats with easy and convenient access
to clean food and water;
9)
Enable all surfaces in contact with the dogs and cats to be
readily cleaned and sanitized or be replaceable when worn or soiled;
10)
Have floors that are constructed in a manner that protects the
dogs' and cats' feet and legs from injury, and that, if
of mesh or slatted construction, do not allow the dogs' and cats'
feet to pass through any openings in the floor;
11)
Provide sufficient space to allow each dog and cat to turn about
freely, to stand, sit, and lie in a comfortable, normal position,
and to walk in a normal manner; and
12)
If the suspended floor of a primary enclosure is constructed
of metal strands, the strands must either be greater than 1/8 of an
inch in diameter (9 gauge). The suspended floor of any primary enclosure
must be strong enough so that the floor does not sag or bend between
the structural supports.
2.
Additional requirements for cats.
a)
Space. Each cat, including weaned kittens, that is housed in any
primary enclosure must be provided minimum vertical space and floor
space as follows:
1)
Each primary enclosure housing cats must be at least 24 inches
high (60.96 cm);
2)
Cats up to and including 8.8 pounds (4 kg) must be provided
with at least three square feet with no less than 1 1/2 on one
side;
3)
Cats over 8.8 pounds (4 kg) must be provided with at least four
square feet, with no less than two feet on one side;
4)
Each queen with nursing kittens must be provided with an additional
amount of floor space, based on her breed and behavioral characteristics,
and in accordance with generally accepted husbandry practices. If
the additional amount of floor space for each nursing kitten is equivalent
to less than 5% of the minimum requirement for the queen, such housing
must be approved by the Town's Code Enforcement Officer; and
5)
The minimum floor space required by this section is exclusive
of any food or water pans. The litter pan may not be considered part
of the floor space.
b)
Compatibility. All cats housed in the same primary enclosure must
be compatible, as determined by observation. Not more than 12 adult
nonconditioned cats may be housed in the same primary enclosure. Queens
in heat may not be housed in the same primary enclosure with sexually
mature males, except for breeding. Except when maintained in breeding
colonies, queens with litters may not be housed in the same primary
enclosure with other adult cats, and kittens under four months of
age may not be housed in the same primary enclosure with adult cats,
other than the dam or foster dam. Cats with a vicious or aggressive
disposition must be housed separately.
c)
Litter. In all primary enclosures, a receptacle containing sufficient
clean litter must be provided to contain excreta and body wastes.
d)
Resting surfaces. Each primary enclosure housing cats must contain
a resting surface or surfaces that, in the aggregate, are large enough
to hold all the occupants of the primary enclosure at the same time
comfortably. The resting surfaces must be elevated, impervious to
moisture, and be able to be easily cleaned and sanitized, or easily
replaced when soiled or worn. Low resting surfaces that do not allow
the space under them to be comfortably occupied by the animal will
not be counted as part of the floor space.
3.
Additional requirements for dogs.
a)
Space.
1)
Each dog housed in a primary enclosure (including weaned puppies)
must be provided a minimum amount of floor space, calculated as follows:
find the mathematical square of the sum of the length of the dog in
inches (measured from the tip of its nose to the base of its tail)
plus six inches; then divide the product by 144. The calculation is:
(length of dog in inches + 6) x (length of dog in inches + 6) = required
floor space in square inches. Required floor space in inches/144 =
required floor space in square feet. No side shall be smaller than
the length of the dog plus six inches.
2)
Each bitch with nursing puppies must be provided with an additional
amount of floor space, based on her breed and behavioral characteristics,
and in accordance with generally accepted husbandry practices as determined
by a veterinarian. If the additional amount of floor space for each
nursing puppy is less than 5% of the minimum requirement for the bitch,
such housing must be approved by the Town's Code Enforcement
Officer or attending veterinarian in the case of a research facility,
and, in the case of dealers and exhibitors, such housing must be approved
by a licensed veterinarian.
3)
The interior height of a primary enclosure must be at least
six inches higher than the head of the tallest dog in the enclosure
when it is in a normal standing position. Each dog must be able to
stand in a comfortable normal position.
b)
Compatibility. All dogs housed in the same primary enclosure must
be compatible, as determined by observation. Not more than four adult
nonconditioned dogs may be housed in the same primary enclosure. Bitches
in heat may not be housed in the same primary enclosure with sexually
mature males, except for breeding. Except when maintained in breeding
colonies, bitches with litters may not be housed in the same primary
enclosure with other adult dogs, and puppies under four months of
age may not be housed in the same primary enclosure with adult dogs,
other than the dam or foster dam. Dogs with a vicious or aggressive
disposition must be housed separately.
c)
Dogs in mobile or traveling shows or acts. Dogs that are part of
a mobile or traveling show or act may be kept, while the show or act
is traveling from one temporary location to another, in transport
containers that comply with all requirements of this ordinance. When
the show or act is not traveling, the dogs must be placed in primary
enclosures that meet the minimum requirements of this section.
d)
Prohibited means of primary enclosure. Permanent tethering of dogs
is prohibited for use as primary enclosure. Temporary tethering of
dogs is prohibited for use as primary enclosure unless approval is
obtained from the Town.
F.
Compatible grouping. Dogs and cats that are housed in the same primary
enclosure must be compatible, with the following restrictions:
1.
Females in heat (estrus) may not be housed in the same primary enclosure
with males, except for breeding purposes;
2.
Any dog or cat exhibiting a vicious or overly aggressive disposition
must be housed separately;
3.
Puppies or kittens four months of age or less may not be housed in
the same primary enclosure with adult dogs or cats other than their
dams or foster dams, except when permanently maintained in breeding
colonies;
4.
Dogs or cats may not be housed in the same primary enclosure with
any other species of animals, unless they are compatible; and
5.
Dogs and cats that have or are suspected of having a contagious disease
must be isolated from healthy animals in the colony, as directed by
a licensed veterinarian. When an entire group or room of dogs and
cats is known to have or believed to have been exposed to an infectious
agent, the group may be kept intact during the process of diagnosis,
treatment, and control.
G.
Feeding.
1.
Dogs and cats must be fed at least once each day, except as otherwise
might be required to provide adequate veterinary care. The food must
be uncontaminated, wholesome, palatable, and of sufficient quantity
and nutritive value to maintain the normal condition and weight of
the animal. The diet must be appropriate for the individual animal's
age and condition.
2.
Food receptacles must be used for dogs and cats, must be readily
accessible to all dogs and cats, and must be located so as to minimize
contamination by excreta and pests, and be protected from rain and
snow. Feeding pans must either be made of a durable material that
can be easily cleaned and sanitized or be disposable. If the food
receptacles are not disposable, they must be kept clean and must be
sanitized. If the food receptacles are disposable, they must be discarded
after one use. Self-feeders may be used for the feeding of dry food.
If self-feeders are used, they must be kept clean and must be sanitized
in accordance with § 14-110I. Measures must be taken to
ensure that there is no molding, deterioration, or caking of feed.
H.
Watering. If potable water is not continually available to the dogs
and cats, it must be offered to the dogs and cats as often as necessary
to ensure their health and well-being, but not less than twice daily
for at least one hour each time, unless restricted by an attending
veterinarian. Water receptacles must be kept clean and sanitized,
in accordance with § 14-110I, and before being used to water
a different dog or cat or social grouping of dogs or cats.
I.
Cleaning, sanitization, housekeeping, and pest control.
1.
Cleaning of primary enclosures. Excreta and food waste must be removed
from primary enclosures daily, and from under primary enclosures as
often as necessary to prevent an excessive accumulation of feces and
food waste, to prevent soiling of the dogs or cats contained in the
primary enclosures, and to reduce disease hazards, insects, pests
and odors. When steam or water is used to clean the primary enclosure,
whether by hosing, flushing, or other methods, dogs and cats must
be removed, unless the enclosure is large enough to ensure the animals
would not be harmed, wetted, or distressed in the process. Standing
water must be removed from the primary enclosure and animals in other
primary enclosures must be protected from being contaminated with
water and other wastes during the cleaning. The pans under primary
enclosures with grill-type floors and the ground areas under raised
runs with mesh or slatted floors must be cleaned as often as necessary
to prevent accumulation of feces and food waste and to reduce disease,
hazards, pests, insects and odors.
2.
Sanitization of primary enclosures and food and water receptacles.
a)
Used primary enclosures and food and water receptacles must be cleaned
and sanitized in accordance with this section before they can be used
to house, feed, or water another dog or cat, or social grouping of
dogs or cats.
b)
Used primary enclosures and food and water receptacles for dogs and
cats must be sanitized at least once every two weeks using one of
the methods prescribed in Subsection I2c below, and more often if
necessary to prevent an accumulation of dirt, debris, food waste,
excreta, and other disease hazards.
c)
Hard surfaces of primary enclosures and food and water receptacles
must be sanitized using one of the following methods:
1)
Live steam under pressure;
2)
Washing with hot water (at least 180° F.) and soap or detergent,
as with a mechanical cage washer; or
3)
Washing all soiled surfaces with appropriate detergent solutions
and disinfectants, or by using a combination detergent/disinfectant
product that accomplishes the same purpose, with a thorough cleaning
of the surfaces to remove organic material, so as to remove all organic
material and mineral buildup, and to provide sanitization followed
by a clean water rinse.
d)
Pens, runs, and outdoor housing areas using material that cannot
be sanitized, such as gravel, sand, grass, earth, or absorbent bedding,
must be sanitized by removing the contaminated material as necessary
to prevent odors, diseases, pests, insects, and vermin infestation.
3.
Housekeeping for premises. Premises where housing facilities are
located, including buildings and surrounding grounds, must be kept
clean and in good repair to protect the animals from injury, to facilitate
the husbandry practices required in this subpart, and to reduce or
eliminate breeding and living areas for rodents and other pests and
vermin. Premises must be kept free of accumulations of trash, junk,
waste products, and discarded matter. Weeds, grasses, and bushes must
be controlled so as to facilitate cleaning of the premises and pest
control, and to protect the health and well-being of the animals.
4.
Pest control. An effective program for the control of insects, external
parasites affecting dogs and cats, and birds and mammals that are
pests, must be established and maintained so as to promote the health
and well-being of the animals and reduce contamination by pests in
animal areas.
J.
Caretakers. Each person subject to these regulations who maintains
animals must have enough caretakers to carry out the level of husbandry
practices and care required herein. The caretakers who provide for
husbandry and care, or handle animals, must be supervised by an individual
who has the knowledge, background, and experience in proper husbandry
and care of animals to supervise others. The owner of the facility
must be certain that all caretakers can perform to these standards.
[Ord. No. 92, 3-20-2012]
It shall be unlawful for any person, owner, lessee or others
to create, maintain, or allow a nuisance to remain on premises under
his or her control within the Town of Slaughterville. The Town Board
of Trustees has the power to determine what is and what shall constitute
a nuisance within the Town limits for the protection of the public
health, parks, streams, public ways, water supply and the environment,
as fully set forth in this ordinance. Any nuisance shall be abated
pursuant to the terms of the Zoning Ordinance, or as otherwise allowed
by law. In the event a nuisance lawsuit is initiated, then the Town
shall recover all attorney fees and costs involved in such action.
[Ord. No. 92, 3-20-2012]
These Regulations shall be enforced by the Code Enforcement
Officer/Inspector, or a designated representative acting at the direction
of the Town Board of Trustees, who shall review all applications for
kennel license and the premises for compliance with federal, state
and Town laws. The Code Enforcement Officer has the right to go onto
a citizen’s premises for the purpose of inspecting the property
to be able to determine compliance with the Town’s Ordinances.
In the event there is a violation of the terms of this Ordinance,
the Town may seek any relief accorded by the law of the State of Oklahoma
or any other relief set forth in this Ordinance. The provisions of
this Ordinance may be enforced by any affected person through injunctive
proceedings in any court of competent jurisdiction. For the purposes
of this Section, the word “person” shall include, but
not be limited to, the Town of Slaughterville and/or a private citizen.
In the event a lawsuit is filed, attorney fees, court costs, and all
other costs to the Town shall be recovered.
[Ord. No. 92, 3-20-2012]
A.
Any person
who violates any provision of this Ordinance shall be guilty of an
offense and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined in an amount
not to exceed the limits established by State Law. Each day upon which
such violation continues shall be deemed a separate offense.
B.
In case
any building, structure or land is constructed, altered, converted,
maintained or used in violation of this Ordinance, the Town of Slaughterville,
Oklahoma, in addition to other remedies available, may institute any
proper action or proceedings to prevent such unlawful activities,
in order to restrain, correct or abate such violation. Nothing contained
herein shall prevent the Town of Slaughterville from filing suit against
the owner, operator, or licensee for violations of the provisions
of this Ordinance and seeking injunction, abatement of a nuisance
or removal of the non-conformity or any other appropriate relief as
may be granted by the District Court. In the event a lawsuit is initiated,
the Town of Slaughterville shall be entitled to all fines, attorney
fees and costs incurred in the said lawsuit, which shall include the
costs of bringing the action, service of process, expert fees, the
costs associated with the Code Enforcement Officer, and any and all
other costs which have been incurred.
C.
The cost
of removing or abating any non-conformity or nuisance may be collected
by any other legal means available.
D.
In cases
where it is deemed impractical summarily to abate the nuisance, the
Town of Slaughterville may bring suit in the District Court. All costs
of bringing the suit, which shall include attorney fees, service of
process fees, expert fees, all costs associated with abating the non-conformity
or nuisance, fines, costs associated with the Code Enforcement Officer,
and all other costs shall be assessed against the property as provided
herein.
E.
Any violation
of this Ordinance shall result in the Town of Slaughterville requesting
and recouping from the violator all costs associated with the enforcement
of this Ordinance, including but not limited to all attorney fees,
court costs and all other costs associated with the Code Enforcement
Officer’s time and expenses.
[Added 5-21-2024 by Ord. No. 114]
It being immediately necessary for the preservation of the public
health, peace and safety of the Town of Slaughterville and the inhabitants
thereof, an emergency is hereby declared to exist by reason whereof,
this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage and approval as provided by law.
