[Adopted 8-5-1997 by Ord. No. 97-1461 as
Sec. 13.115 of the 1997 Code]
As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
Any person in a residential dwelling unit who keeps, harbors,
raises or possesses not less than four nor more than five dogs, tiny
horses or cats over the age of five months. Animal fancier permits
may be issued to property owners or users only if the applicant's
lot is 20,000 feet or greater in size.
[Amended 4-18-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-2550]
The City Treasurer shall issue an animal fancier permit upon payment of an annual fee as provided in Chapter 169, Licenses and Permits. Permit issuance and maintenance shall be subject to the conditions set forth in this article. In addition to the animal fancier permit required herein, the person holding the animal fancier permit shall keep a current license tag upon each dog, tiny horse or cat.
An animal fancier permit shall not be issued
or maintained and may be revoked if the animal fancier fails to comply
with the following conditions:
A.
All dogs, tiny horses or cats shall be maintained
in a healthy condition or, if ill, shall be given appropriate treatment
on a timely basis.
B.
The quarters in which the dogs, tiny horses or cats
are kept shall be maintained in a clean condition and good state of
repair.
C.
Enclosures shall be large enough to provide sufficient
freedom of movement for the animals contained therein.
D.
All yards, pens, premises, enclosures and animals
shall be kept free of pest infestations.
E.
There shall be no odor or noise nuisance.
F.
All premises, quarters, yards, pens or other places
where dogs, tiny horses or cats are kept shall be subject to inspection
by city officials at reasonable hours.
