§ 8-203. Same—Qualifications.

Before any owner can secure a license for the operation of a kennel, he shall comply with the following requirements:

(1)

Application. File an application in writing with the city secretary setting forth in such application the type and number of animals the owner wishes to maintain, the name and address of the owner thereof, a brief sketch showing the layout of the proposed kenneling area in relationship with the tract of land it will be situated on, and the location of the property where such kennel will exist.

(2)

Fee. Pay an annual license fee to the city secretary fee as currently established or as hereafter adopted by resolution of the city council from time to time.

(3)

Vaccination. If a kennel license is sought for dogs, present satisfactory proof to the city secretary indicating that such dogs have been properly vaccinated and that they have been properly registered and licensed by the city in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.

(4)

Proximity to dwellings. Furnish written proof that the kennel area will not be within 500 feet of any resident dwelling house, or other building normally occupied by people, excepting the resident dwelling house of the owner of such kennel.

(5)

Health inspections. Agree to keep the kennel area in a sanitary manner at all times and allow inspection and approval by the city health officer.

(Code 1978, § 4-94; Code 1993, § 10-178)