§ 6-8. Permit for breeders of dogs or cats.

(a)

A person shall not breed dogs or cats unless the person has a permit.

(b)

Permits shall be valid for one (1) year, unless revoked.

(c)

To obtain a breeder's permit, a person must make application with the animal services manager, and the following requirements must be met for a breeder's permit to be issued:

(1)

Name and address of applicant and address of proposed location for breeding the dogs or cats (if different from applicant's address);

(2)

Approval by the animal services manager for the maximum number of dogs or cats that will be kept at the location;

(3)

The plans or designs showing both the enclosed indoor cages or pens, which shall be a minimum number of square feet for each animal over weaning age, said amount of square feet to be determined by the animal services manager, depending upon the breed of the dog or cat, and a drawing showing the proposed design and the enclosed outdoor area for the dogs or cats, which shall be at least one hundred (100) square feet per animal over the normal weaning age;

(4)

An inspection report by city personnel approving the enclosed indoor facilities where the dogs or cats will be kept and affirming that the facilities match the submitted plans, or if the facilities have not been built yet, a statement of review by city personnel that the proposed facilities are acceptable under this chapter;

(5)

The property to be used for breeding dogs or cats must be properly zoned for such use under the city's zoning ordinance; and

(6)

An annual fee of fifty dollars ($50.00).

(d)

A breeder's permit may be revoked by the animal services manager at any time if any of the following occurs:

(1)

If the dogs or cats bark, howl, or create noises that disturb the neighbors;

(2)

If the indoor or outdoor areas for the dogs or cats are not maintained in a sanitary condition;

(3)

If any person is bitten or scratched by any of the dogs or cats on the premises;

(4)

If any of the dogs or cats are found to be a dangerous animal; or

(5)

If any provisions of this chapter are violated by the person holding the breeder's permit.

(e)

The decision of the animal services manager in regard to the issuance of a permit or the revocation of a permit is final unless the applicant/permittee files a written appeal with the city secretary within ten (10) working days after the date on the letter notifying the applicant/permittee of the animal services manager's action. Appeals shall be considered by the city manager. If the city manager concurs with the decision of the animal services manager, the decision is final unless the applicant/permittee files a written appeal with the city secretary addressed to the city council within ten (10) days from the date on the letter notifying the applicant/permittee of the decision.

(Ord. No. 8597, § 1, 1-26-06; Ord. No. 8934, § 2, 4-4-08)