(a) 
No person shall operate a commercial animal establishment without first obtaining the necessary permit in compliance with this article.
(b) 
Commercial animal establishments seeking a permit and commercial permit holders are required to meet all applicable general permit requirements as set out in this chapter, as well as any additional requirements for their specific permit.
(c) 
The annual fee for these permits shall be set by the health district and approved by the city council. The fee schedule will be posted at the ASC.
(Ordinance 58-2024 adopted 11/5/2024)
Each commercial animal establishment, even though owned by the same person or group, is considered a separate enterprise, and each must possess a permit. If the establishment moves to another location or if there is a change of ownership, another application and fee for the permit are required.
(Ordinance 58-2024 adopted 11/5/2024)
(a) 
Where such fowl or animals are kept for sale or for any purpose other than domestic use or home consumption, the owner, possessor, or harborer of any domestic fowl, rabbits, guinea pigs, or ferrets shall meet the following requirements:
(1) 
Animals must be kept in batteries or coops arranged inside of buildings. Animals or fowl may not roam in open pens on the ground.
(2) 
Sanitary conditions in the housing area must be maintained by removing all droppings from such buildings, batteries, or coops at least once daily.
(3) 
Buildings, batteries, or coops must be disinfected and deodorized at least once each day.
(b) 
Any such building must be at least 50 feet from any residence other than the harborer's.
(Ordinance 58-2024 adopted 11/5/2024)
A grooming business permit shall be required for every person operating a business, including a mobile business that provides grooming.
(1) 
Standard of care.
a. 
No animal shall be left unattended, whether restrained or unrestrained, while on a grooming table, in a bathing area, or in the drying area.
b. 
No animal shall be groomed without a valid rabies vaccination certificate.
c. 
Animals shall be cared for and maintained to the minimum standards of section 14-108.
d. 
There must be a process in place to sanitize and disinfect all equipment and cages. A copy of this process must be made available to the ACO at the time of permit inspection and anytime thereafter.
(2) 
Recordkeeping.
a. 
Each grooming business, including mobile businesses, shall keep and maintain records regarding the animals cared for and the owner thereof. Such records shall include name, contact number, and address of the owner, as well as rabies vaccination certificate, services provided, and the date such services were provided.
b. 
Records for each animal shall be maintained for a minimum period of one (1) year from the date of service.
c. 
Records shall be made available to persons authorized by law to enforce the provisions of this article.
(Ordinance 58-2024 adopted 11/5/2024)
A kennel permit shall be required for a commercial operation wherein one or more dogs and/or one or more cats, 16 weeks of age or older, are kept or maintained for profit including animal daycare facilities. Permit holders must meet the following requirements:
(1) 
A person permitted as a kennel operator may not accept any animal for boarding without first confirming that the animal has a current rabies vaccination.
(2) 
If the owner of the kenneled animal resides within the city limits, the animal must have a valid city license.
(3) 
Facilities/premises shall be of sufficient size with an adequate number of enclosures to accommodate the number of animals being harbored. Each enclosure shall be of adequate type and size as defined in section 14-110.
(4) 
Food and potable water must be provided to each animal sufficient to maintain each in good health and free of malnutrition and/or dehydration.
(5) 
The premises shall be kept in a sanitary condition and reasonably free of animal waste, parasites, insects, and flies that could be harmful to the animal's health and/or to the health of the public.
(6) 
The premises shall be adequate to keep the animals from running at-large and disturbing adjoining, adjacent, or neighboring premises.
(7) 
The animals and the facility must be kept free of any odor that is offensive to a person of ordinary sensibilities.
(8) 
The animals must be maintained in a manner that does not pose a danger to the health of any animal or their caregiver.
(9) 
The animals must not cause noise that is offensive or disturbing to a person of ordinary sensibilities on adjoining, adjacent, or neighboring premises.
(10) 
The premises must comply with all zoning, code, and health regulations.
(11) 
No person shall keep, possess, or maintain within the city limits a kennel within 300 feet of any residence or habitation for human beings, other than the residence of the keeper, possessor, or owner of such kennel.
(12) 
A kennel in existence and in operation on June 8, 1985, shall be allowed to remain in existence within 300 feet of any residence only so long as the place of business is continuously in operation from that date, whether or not under the same permit.
(Ordinance 58-2024 adopted 11/5/2024)
A permit shall be required for any establishment wishing to have any spectacle, display, act, or event in which animals, fowl, livestock, or wildlife perform and/or interact with people who are allowed to pet and feed the animals.
(1) 
The owner of such commercial business shall meet the following requirements:
a. 
Petting zoos and performing animal establishments must call and schedule a permit inspection to be held within normal operating hours of the ASC. These permits will be valid for one (1) year.
b. 
Circuses must call the ASC no later than ten (10) days prior to the event and schedule a permit inspection to be held within normal operating hours of the ASC. The permit will only be valid for the current show dates scheduled.
c. 
Must provide to the ASC a copy of a certificate of health for each qualifying animal from a licensed veterinarian. The certificate must be dated within thirty (30) days for all animals requiring a certificate.
d. 
Must provide to the ASC a copy of an official report of a negative equine infectious anemia test (EIA or Coggins test) dated within the past twelve (12) months for any equine present.
e. 
Must provide to the ASC a copy of the current rabies vaccination certificate for every animal mandated by the state to be vaccinated against rabies.
f. 
Must provide a copy of any required state or federal permits needed for any animal on site.
g. 
Failure to provide all required documentation will result in a permit not being issued.
h. 
No performing animal exhibition or circus shall be permitted in which performing animals are induced or encouraged to perform for entertainment through the use of chemical, mechanical, electrical, or manual devices in a manner which will cause or is likely to cause stress, physical injury, or suffering to the performing animal.
i. 
All equipment used on a performing animal shall fit properly and shall be in good working condition.
(2) 
Additional requirements for petting zoos, performing animals, and animal rides:
a. 
Must have sanitization stations at both the entrance and exits.
b. 
Must provide adequate shade for all animals.
c. 
All animals must have fresh, potable water available at all times.
d. 
Animals may not be overworked and shall have a designated shaded area to rest.
(Ordinance 58-2024 adopted 11/5/2024)
Any person, partnership, company, or corporation, whether operated separately or in connection with another business enterprise, that buys or sells any species of animal is required to have a pet store permit.
(1) 
Dogs and/or cats offered for sale or adoption must be from an approved rescue or shelter and accompanied by a current rabies vaccination certificate. A pet store shall not be in possession of a dog or cat that is less than eight (8) weeks old.
(2) 
A pet store shall not sell or offer for sale any animal that is unweaned.
(3) 
A pet store shall not adopt or offer to adopt, sell or offer for sale any animal that is younger than the minimum age listed below:
a. 
8 weeks for dogs and cats;
b. 
10 weeks for rabbits;
c. 
4 weeks for guinea pigs and hamsters; or
d. 
3 weeks for mice.
(4) 
Animals shall be cared for and maintained to the minimum standards of section 14-452.
(5) 
Must comply with all zoning, code compliance, and health regulations.
(6) 
Pet stores located in shopping centers or malls are subject to the following requirements:
a. 
The pet store shall be in an enclosed area separated by walls from adjoining stores.
b. 
The pet store shall not be located closer than 50 feet to any eating or drinking establishment.
c. 
Air-conditioner ducts removing air from the pet store must be directed outward and not directly into another shop or the shopping center or mall.
d. 
Any animal sold in the pet store must be carried from the shopping center or mall in a box, crate, or appropriate container.
(Ordinance 58-2024 adopted 11/5/2024)
(a) 
The facility/premises must be an adequate size for the number and type of animals to be kept.
(b) 
Enclosures shall be of sufficient size as to allow animals to move about freely. This shall apply to each animal kept.
(c) 
Cage size shall be in proportion to the size of the individual animal's height and weight.
(d) 
Shelters must check for ID, including microchips, tattoos, etc., at the time of intake and at points throughout the stay including before adoption, transfer to another facility, and euthanasia.
(e) 
Shelters shall serve notice to identified owners of stray animals.
(f) 
Shelters shall provide public notice, appropriate to the community of stray animals entering the shelter.
(g) 
Shelters shall be accessible to the public during business hours for the reclamation process.
(h) 
Records and data concerning key processes, information, and outcomes must be maintained by all shelters and made available to the public upon request.
(i) 
Adequate food and potable water must be provided so that all animals kept shall be maintained in good health and free of malnutrition and/or dehydration.
(j) 
The shelter premises shall be kept in a sanitary condition and reasonably free of animal waste, parasites, insects, and flies that could be harmful to the animal's health and/or to the health of the public.
(k) 
The shelter premises shall be adequate to keep the animals from running at-large and disturbing adjoining, adjacent, or neighboring premises.
(l) 
The animals and the facility must be kept free of odor that is offensive to a person of ordinary sensibilities.
(m) 
Animals must be maintained in a manner that does not pose a danger to the health of any animal or their caregiver.
(n) 
All animals should either be spayed/neutered prior to adoption, or the shelter shall have a lawful process in place to ensure the spay/neuter occurs when the animal is of an appropriate age.
(o) 
The animals must not cause noise that is offensive or disturbing to a person of ordinary sensibilities on adjoining, adjacent, or neighboring premises.
(p) 
The shelter must comply with all zoning, code, and health regulations.
(q) 
People bringing in animals must provide valid government ID, and the shelter shall maintain this information in their designated system.
(Ordinance 58-2024 adopted 11/5/2024)
(a) 
Stables/riding schools must meet all requirements of the livestock permit in section 14-198.
(b) 
Livestock kept for the purpose of a riding school or stable will be classified as such.
(c) 
Stables/riding schools must maintain and provide records of a negative equine infectious anemia test (EIA or Coggins test) dated within twelve (12) months for each equine on the property.
(Ordinance 58-2024 adopted 11/5/2024)