[Ord. No. 1048 §§1 —
2(4-41), 6-27-2006]
A.
No
person, partnership, owner or occupier of property inside the City
of Billings shall permit or operate an animal exhibit or establishment
without first obtaining a permit in compliance with this Article.
Permits must be renewed annually and posted in such a location at
the physical site of the establishment or exhibit that it can be clearly
viewed.
B.
Animal
control shall promulgate regulations for the issuance of permits relating
to animal exhibits or establishments and shall include requirements
for the humane care of all animals and for the compliance with provisions
of this Article and all other applicable State and Federal laws. Animal
control may amend such regulations from time to time as deemed desirable
for public health and welfare and for the protection of animals. Requirements
for animal exhibits/establishments shall be provided to all applicants
with the permit application packet, and such requirements will be
updated annually in accordance with State and Federal regulations.
C.
When
a permit applicant has shown that he/she is in compliance with the
regulations, a permit shall be issued.
D.
The
permit period shall begin June first (1st) and shall run for one (1)
year. Renewal applications for permits shall be made thirty (30) days
prior to and up to sixty (60) days after June first (1st). Application
to establish a new animal exhibit or establishment under the provisions
of this Article may be made at any time.
E.
If
there is a change in ownership of an animal establishment or exhibit,
the new owner must provide within thirty (30) days updated information
to the City of Billings and receive an amended permit for the duration
of the remaining year.
F.
Every
facility regulated by this Article shall be considered a separate
enterprise/location requiring an individual permit.
G.
All
facilities shall be in compliance with zoning, building, fire, health
and other current codes as adopted by the City of Billings.
H.
Failure
to obtain a permit before opening any facility or exhibit covered
in this Section shall be considered in violation; establishments and/or
exhibits may be ordered to cease activity and remove all live animals
from within the City of Billings until such permit is obtained.
[Ord. No. 1048 §§1 —
2(4-42), 6-27-2006]
A.
After
application is filed, animal control shall inspect the facility prior
to issuing the permit. The City of Billings may revoke the permit
if the person holding or applying for the permit refuses or fails
to comply with this Article, the regulations promulgated by the City,
animal control, or any laws governing the protection and keeping of
animals.
B.
Any
person whose permit is revoked shall within ten (10) days thereafter
cease activity and remove all live animals from within the City of
Billings, humanely dispose of, or make suitable arrangements for all
animals owned, kept or harbored within the City limits.
C.
It
shall be a condition of the issuance of any permit that City Officials/animal
control shall be permitted to inspect all the premises where animals
are kept at any time and shall, if permission for such inspection
is refused, revoke the permit of the refusing owner.
D.
If
the applicant had withheld or falsified any information on the application,
the City of Billings shall refuse to issue or renew a permit or will
revoke an existing permit.
E.
No
person who has been convicted of abuse, neglect, cruelty or abandonment
of animals in any City, County or State shall be issued a permit to
operate an animal establishment/exhibit within the City of Billings.
F.
Any
person having been denied a permit may not reapply for a period of
thirty (30) days.
G.
Any citizen having more than the allowed number of total pets as of the date of passage of this Section shall be deemed non-conforming. Non-conforming households will be required to provide two (2) color photographs, one (1) showing the left side profile, the other showing the right profile of the animal, clearly showing the color and approximate size of the animal. These photographs will remain on file with the City of Billings and be required before obtaining a license. Refer to Section 205.170 as to compliance to City ordinance.
