§ 10-56. Number of dogs permitted.

(a)

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.

(b)

Private kennel license process.

(1)

Application. The application for a license shall contain the following information; name, address, and telephone number of applicant; the address of the location where four 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 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.

(3)

Term and transfer. The license shall be valid without renewal provided that the applicant complies with the terms 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.

(Ord. No. 15-12, § 2, 7-14-2015)