§ 4-247. Operation of kennel.

(a)

No kennel shall be operated or maintained in the City for more than 50 dogs or cats.

(b)

The person required to obtain a kennel license and pay the license tax therefor by Chapter 26, Article XI, shall securely fasten the license tag provided for by such article to the kennel enclosure in full view and shall keep one of the identification plates provided therewith attached to a collar which shall be worn by each dog and cat authorized by the kennel license to be kept in the kennel. Any identification plates not so in use shall be kept by such person and promptly shown to the animal control officer or other law enforcement officer upon request.

(c)

No such person shall permit a kennel dog or cat to roam, loiter, walk or run beyond the limits of the enclosure. However, a kennel dog or cat may be removed from the kennel temporarily while under the control of such person for the purpose of exercising, hunting, breeding, trial or show.

(d)

No kennel shall be operated or maintained in such a manner as to defraud the City of the license tax levied by Chapter 26, Article XI, or to in any manner violate other sections of this article. Any kennel in the City must be in the appropriate zoning district pursuant to Chapter 30.

(Code 1993, § 4-66; Code 2004, § 10-176)

(Code 1993, § 4-66; Code 2004, § 10-176)