Ordinance - #15-12 - 07/14/2015 - Laserfiche WebLink

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(j) On a parcel or series of contiguous parcels under the same ownership or occupancy as the dog owner, no more than three dogs are permitted. A private kennel license is required for four or more dogs. (k) Private kennel license process. (1) Application. The application for a license shall contain the following infoiniation; name, address, and telephone number of applicant; the address of the location where four (4) or more dogs will be maintained, the number of dogs proposed to be maintained on the premise, the breeds of the dogs to be maintained, and a sketch plan of the premises where the dogs will be maintained. (2) Processing application. The application must be filed with the zoning administrator together with the permit fee thirty (30) days prior to a City Council meeting. Following an inspection of the premises proposed to be licensed, the zoning administrator shall make a recommendation to the City Council to approve or deny the application. The City Council shall hold a Public Hearing and make the final decision on the application. Tempi and transfer. The license shall be valid without renewal provided that the applicant complies with the teinis of the license. Licenses under this Chapter may not be transferred from person to person or from place to place. (4) Revocation. The council may revoke any license issued under this article upon adequate notice and a hearing before the council, if requested, on the following grounds: a. Any violation of this Code; b. Material misstatement or misrepresentation in application for license or renewal thereof; c. Failure to keep the licensee's premises in an orderly, aesthetically pleasing manner as prescribed by the council and/or its designated representative. d. Failure to comply with the terms of the license. Sec. 10-57. — Individual Dog Licensing. (3) All dogs kept, harbored, or maintained in the city shall be licensed and registered. Applications for license shall be made to the city administrator, or his designee, upon foinis provided by the city administrator. Said application shall require the owner, among other information required by the city administrator, to supply the name, age, predominant breed, sex, color and markings of each dog sought to be licensed. In addition, when the applicant or owner has been convicted of violation of section 10-65 relative to the dog sought to be licensed, the application shall require proof of public liability insurance in the minimum amount of $300,000.00. Upon submission of the application and a certificate evidencing compliance with the terms and provisions of section 10-59, relating to vaccination for rabies, and upon payment of a fee as established by ordinance, the city administrator or his designee shall issue a license. Said license will be concurrent with a valid rabies vaccination for up to three years. Sec. 10-58. - Tags. The license shall be in the form of an identification tag and shall be affixed by the owner to a collar to be worn by the dog. In case a tag is lost or destroyed, a duplicate will be issued by the city administrator upon presentation of a receipt showing payment of the license fee for the current period and a payment as established by ordinance. Dog tags shall not be transferable from one dog to another and no refunds shall Page 11