A. 
The owner or harborer of a dog over five months old, within the city limits of Valley Center, is required to purchase a dog license. All dogs must be vaccinated for rabies by a licensed veterinarian at least every three years. However, a new rabies vaccination tag must be assigned to the dog by the veterinarian each year and a rabies vaccination certificate must be presented with license application.
B. 
It shall be the responsibility of the owner or harborer of a dog to pay the license fee to the city clerk or designated agent when the dog becomes five months old; or upon acquiring ownership or possession of any dog; or upon establishment of residence in the city. Thereafter, a like license fee shall be paid annually on the anniversary date of the payment of the initial license fee, or on the first business day following the anniversary date, if the same falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. The license fees detailed in the current fee policy may be reduced if the following conditions are applicable:
1. 
The owner or harborer of any dog which has been spayed or neutered shall receive a credit on the license fee levied hereinabove. Proof of spay or neutering shall be sufficient if provided in the form of a certificate of a licensed veterinarian.
2. 
The owner or harborer of any dog who keeps the dog confined within a secured fenced enclosure shall receive a credit on the license fee levied hereinabove. Proof of a securely fenced enclosure shall be sufficient in the form of the owner's or harborer's written and sworn affidavit.
3. 
The owner or harborer of any dog who has a microchip implantation for permanent identification of the dog shall receive a credit on the license fee levied hereinabove. Proof of microchip shall be sufficient if provided in the form of a certificate from a licensed veterinarian including manufacturer and identification number.
(Ord. 1281, § 1, 11-4-2014)
A. 
License Tag Visibility. The owner or harborer shall cause the metallic license tag to be affixed to the collar of the dog upon which the license fee is paid, in such a manner that the license tag can be easily seen by the officers of the city, and the owner of harborer shall see that the license tag is constantly worn by the dog.
B. 
License Tags are Nontransferable. Dog license tags shall not be transferable, and no refund shall be made.
C. 
Issuance of Duplicate Licenser Tag-Fee. In case any dog license tag is lost, a duplicate may be issued by the city clerk upon presentation of a receipt showing the payment of the fee the current year. A charge shall be made for the duplicate license tag.
(Ord. 1281, § 1, 11-4-2014)
A. 
A dog brought into the city limits for the purpose of participating in any dog show, or the owners of dogs being kept for sale in kennels or pet shops will not be required to purchase a license. Owners of kennels and pet shops will be required to license each dog owned by them which is not being kept for sale.
B. 
Any owner of a dog that is in or has been retired from the U.S. Armed Forces, a service dog which is documented to have been individually trained to provide assistance to an individual with a disability, a licensed search and rescue dog or a dog owned and used by a governmental entity for law enforcement or public safety purposes shall not be required to pay the licenses fee, but a license is still required.
(Ord. 1281, § 1, 11-4-2014)
It shall be a violation of this chapter for any harborer/owner of any dog aged five months or older to fail to have a current dog license. Failure to obtain a Valley Center dog license is a violation of this chapter and is a class C violation.
(Ord. 1281, § 1, 11-4-2014)
A. 
No person or persons in one household shall own or harbor more than four dogs and cats more than six months in age in any combination without a kennel license. Owner/harborer's of dogs of six months of age or older, or more than one litter of pups, or more than a total of four dogs and cats more than six months of age in any combination, or engage in the commercial business, or hobby, or breeding, buying, selling, trading, training or boarding dogs shall obtain a kennel license from the city clerk. All dogs, cats, or ferrets being boarded must have current rabies vaccination verification on site.
B. 
All kennel licenses must be renewed and premises inspected by a qualified inspector designated by the director of community development or the code enforcement officer on an annual basis. Said inspector will have the right of entry as described in this section.
C. 
No kennel license shall be issued until an inspection certificate has been issued by the director of community development or the code enforcement officer and is in compliance with applicable laws of the city and state of Kansas Pet Animal Act and a certificate by the zoning administrator or his designate has been issued certifying that the applicant for the kennel license is not violating zoning laws of the city.
D. 
If the city clerk has not received any protest against the kennel, the city clerk may issue a renewal of an existing license at the same location without any report from the zoning administrator or his/her designate.
E. 
If the director of community development, the code enforcement officer, law enforcement officer, or designate inspector finds the holder of any kennel license is violating any zoning law, or any other law of the state of Kansas or the city, or is maintaining the facility in a manner detrimental to the health of animal, safety or peace of mind of any person residing in the immediate vicinity, he or she will report such fact to the director of community development, said license shall not be renewed except after a meeting with the director of community development.
F. 
The director of community development, the code enforcement officer, or any law enforcement officer shall have the right to inspect any premises licensed under this section and no one shall prevent the entry onto private property for the purpose of this inspection. The acceptance of a license shall conclusively be deemed to be the consent of the licensee to the right of entry and inspection of the licensed or permitted premises by the director of community development or his/her authorized, or trained representatives at reasonable times with the owner or owner's representative present. Refusal of such entry and inspection shall be grounds for suspension or revocation of the license. Notice need not be given to any person prior to inspection.
G. 
The director of community development or code enforcement officer may suspend or revoke a kennel license if it finds any of the following:
1. 
The kennel is maintained in violation of any applicable law of the state of Kansas or the city of Valley Center;
2. 
The kennel is maintained so as to constitute public nuisance.
H. 
There shall be an annual license fee for both hobby kennels and commercial (boarding/breeding/training) kennels. License fees are detailed in the current fee policy.
I. 
This section shall not apply to and shall not be construed to require a kennel license for a licensed veterinarian to operate an animal hospital.
J. 
When there is a change of ownership, the new owner must apply for a license in his/her own name. The facility must pass an inspection before the license is issued.
(Ord. 1281, § 1, 11-4-2014)
A. 
Should the person, corporation, partnership or association fail to obtain the required kennel license, or violate any other requirements of this chapter, the city may file a complaint in the municipal court of the city against such person, corporation, partnership, or association. Failure to obtain the required kennel license, or violate any other requirements of this chapter is a class C violation.
B. 
Each day during or on which a violation occurs or continues after notice has been served shall constitute an additional or separate offense.
(Ord. 1281, § 1, 11-4-2014)
A. 
To facilitate dog owners who desire to exceed the four dog limit, a fifth dog could be housed on a single family residence without being considered a hobby kennel in a single family residential district.
B. 
Being able to have a fifth dog will require the owner to apply for a dog maintenance agreement. An agreement form is available at the city clerk's office, which must be completely filled out and a special filing fee paid in addition to individual dog license fees.
(Ord. 1281, § 1, 11-4-2014)