§ 6.04.160. Permitted premises.

A. Permit Required.

1.

No person shall operate a kennel, guard dog site or hobby breeder site without a valid permit issued by the animal control officer.

2.

A fine of one hundred dollars will be assessed for any violations.

B.

Permit Applications.

1.

Persons who wish to apply for a permit shall file on forms provided by the village. The application shall require information sufficient to assure the animal control officer that the applicant and facilities are adequate to care for the animals in a manner that protects the public and the animals.

C.

Permit Requirements.

1.

No permit is transferable from one person or place to another person or place.

2.

A valid permit shall be posted in a conspicuous place at each permitted premise.

3.

A permit holder shall notify the animal control officer of any changes in operations which may affect the status of the permit and shall keep the village informed of any changes in name, address, home and business telephone numbers.

4.

Both the person in charge of permitted premises and the owner of the permitted premises shall be responsible for complying with this section.

5.

At each permitted premises a current record shall be kept which describes all animals owned, purchased or received, and the final disposition of each animal.

6.

Permits shall expire one year after the date of issuance of the permit. An application for renewal, accompanied by a current certificate of inspection issued by the animal control officer, shall be filed at the village thirty days before the date of expiration. Failure to renew permits as specified shall result in the expiration of the permit, or in the assessment of a late fee of ten dollars in addition to the cost of renewing the permit.

D.

Facilities and Care Applicable to Kennel Permit.

1.

Dog and/or cat housing facilities must be structurally sound and shall be constructed of nontoxic materials. This facility shall be maintained in good repair and kept clean and sanitary at all times so as to protect animals from disease and injury. Animals maintained in pens, cages, or runs for periods exceeding twenty-four hours must be provided with adequate space for exercise, to prevent overcrowding, and to permit adequate ventilation and temperature control to provide for the animals comfort and health. Sufficient lighting shall be provided by either natural or artificial means. If outside housing is provided, it must be sufficient to protect the dog and/or cat from sunlight, rain, snow or cold weather detrimental to the animal's health. Disposal facilities shall be provided and operated so as to minimize vermin infestation, odors, and disease hazards. Animals shall be provided with sufficient fresh clean and wholesome food and water. Food and water containers must be kept clean. Every animal kept in a kennel must be observed daily and diseased or injured animals must be provided with veterinary care.

E.

Access to Permitted Premises.

1.

The animal control officer shall be allowed to enter a permitted premise, following proper notification of permit holder or applicant, for the purpose of inspection prior to issuance of permit, renewal of permit, or for investigation of complaint.

F.

Suspensions, Revocation of Permits.

1.

When the animal control officer discovers that a permitted premises is in violation of this section, he shall give notice of this violation to the permit holder, operator or person in charge by means of an inspection report or other written notice. The notification shall state that failure to comply with the inspection report issued in accordance with the provisions of this section may result in immediate suspension or revocation of the permit.

2.

Permits may be suspended for thirty days to allow permit holder to comply with the requirements of this section or other applicable laws, ordinances, or regulations.

3.

Permits may be revoked for serious or repeated violations of the requirements of this section, or for violation of other applicable laws, ordinances or regulations. A permit shall be revoked for a minimum of one year. The permit shall be surrendered to the animal control officer upon suspension or revocation. A person whose permit has been suspended may apply for an inspection of the premises for the purpose of reinstating the permit by filing an additional application for a permit on a form required by the animal control officer. Within five working days after the application is received the animal control officer shall make an inspection. If the applicant and the site are in compliance with the requirements of this section and all other applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances, the permit shall be reinstated.

G.

Guard Dog Site.

1.

A person who wishes to use a guard dog shall first obtain a guard dog permit.

2.

In addition to the facilities, and care standard requirements of permitted premises set forth in this section, the area where the guard dog is housed, while not on duty, shall be secured in a manner which will prevent their escape. The off-duty housing area shall be kept locked when not in use. Guard dog premises shall be posted with warning signs at least twelve inches long on each side. The warning sign shall state "guard dog" or "guardian" and shall show a picture of an aggressive dog. The warning signs shall be posted not more than two hundred feet apart on the exterior of the fences or walls surrounding the site, and shall be posted at all exterior corners of the site and every entrance to the site.

H.

Exceptions to Permitted Premises.

1.

The following are not required to obtain a permit.

a.

A veterinarian hospital or clinic operated by a licensed veterinarian.

b.

A bona fide research institution, using animals for research.

c.

A publicly owned animal control center or shelter.

(Ord. 264 (part), 1999)