[Code 1961 §6-44(a); CC 1976 §4-38; Ord. No. 1287 §1, 3-26-1973; Ord. No. 2011-26 §2, 9-12-2011]
The term "maintain a kennel", as used in this
Chapter, shall mean owning, keeping or harboring at any time, whether
at one (1) or more locations in the City, four (4) or more dogs or
cats over the age of four (4) months.
[Code 1961 §6-44(e); CC 1976 §4-39; Ord. No. 1287 §1, 3-26-1973]
Any person who shall maintain a kennel within the City without
a license duly issued therefor, as herein provided, shall be deemed
guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction, be guilty of a violation
of this Code.
[Code 1961 §6-44(b); CC 1976 §4-40; Ord. No. 1287 §1, 3-26-1973]
The license shall be issued by the City Clerk for a period of
one (1) year and the annual fee shall be fifty dollars ($50.00), but
no dog or cat license for each dog or cat shall be required.
[Code 1961 §6-44(c); CC 1976 §4-41; Ord. No. 1287 §1, 3-26-1973]
The number of dogs and cats to be kept in any licensed kennel
at any one (1) time shall not exceed fifteen (15). If dogs and cats
are harbored by the same keeper the combined number of animals in
the kennel at any one (1) time shall not exceed fifteen (15).
[Code 1961 §6-44(d); CC 1976 §4-42; Ord. No. 1287 §1, 3-26-1973; Ord. No. 98-71 §1, 9-29-1998]
All licensed kennels shall be inspected by the Health Department
at least once each ninety (90) days. If said kennel on any inspection
be found not to comply with the provisions of this Chapter, or to
constitute a nuisance, the Health Commissioner shall report the facts
to the City Council and the Council may revoke such license or suspend
the same as it may deem proper.
