§ 6.08.010. Permit required.

A.

Every person, group of persons or corporation affiliated with any place of business at which more than four dogs and/or cats, more than four months of age, are kept for the sale, breeding, boarding, training, or other commercial purposes to include, but not limited to retail or wholesale trade, shall pay an annual permit fee of $100.00.

B.

The permit period shall begin with the date the permit is issued and shall be effective for a period of one year. Renewal applications for permits must be made 30 days prior to, and are due at the date of, the original permit.

C.

Every facility regulated by this chapter shall be considered a separate enterprise requiring an individual permit.

D.

If there is a change in ownership of a commercial animal establishment or kennel, the new owner must apply for a new permit. Permits are not transferable.

E.

No person shall operate a pet shop, commercial animal establishment, kennel, stable, or cattery unless the establishment is located in a properly zoned area.

F.

Persons operating kennels for the breeding of dogs or cats which handle less than ten animals may elect to license such animals individually.

G.

No fee under this chapter may be required of any veterinary hospital, animal shelter, government operated zoological park, school district, civic or charitable organization, but all other applicable regulations shall apply.

H.

The animal control officer shall utilize a standardized checklist adopted by the department, and as revised from time to time, for inspecting and evaluating the qualifications of applicants. Applications for an original or renewal commercial animal establishment permit shall be submitted to the animal control officer and shall be approved or denied by the animal control officer. A conviction for a charge of animal cruelty or neglect shall constitute cause for denial or revocation of a license.

(Ord. No. 2017-06 , § 2, 7-11-2017)