The purpose of this subchapter is to provide standards for the keeping of animals in association with various allowed uses in a manner compatible with surrounding uses and consistent with the health, safety and general welfare of the community.

(Prior Code, § 11-22-1) (Ord. 258, passed 5-4-2006)

   (A)   The size, number, species, facilities for and location of animals kept shall be maintained so as not to cause a nuisance or endanger the health, safety or general welfare of the community and shall be in compliance with this subchapter and all other applicable provisions of this chapter.

   (B)   Animals may only be kept for commercial purposes if the activities are authorized in the zoning district where the animals are to be located.

   (C)   Facilities for housing animal(s) shall be:

      (1)   Constructed of material as is appropriate for the animal(s) involved;

      (2)   Maintained in good repair;

      (3)   Controlled as to temperature, ventilated and lighted compatible with the health and comfort of the animal(s); and

      (4)   Cleaned as often as necessary to prevent contamination of the animal(s) contained therein and to minimize disease hazards and reduce odors.

(Prior Code, § 11-22-2) (Ord. 258, passed 5-4-2006)

   (A)   No person shall maintain or operate any commercial, public or quasi-public kennel or shelter keeping two or more dogs and/or cats over six months of age on their premises in the city without obtaining a license pursuant to this subchapter and the city code.

   (B)   A minimum lot size of one acre is required to be licensed for operation of a commercial, public or quasi-public kennel or shelter.

   (C)   Every commercial, public or quasi-public kennel or shelter shall be enclosed or fenced in a manner as to prevent the running at large or escape of animals confined therein.

   (D)   Provisions are made to control animal noise.

   (E)   Commercial, public or quasi-public dog kennels or cat shelters shall be open for inspection by the city authorities at any time.

(Prior Code, § 11-22-4) (Ord. 258, passed 5-4-2006)

   The keeping of wild animals, or animals not defined as farm animals or house pets, shall be prohibited.

(Prior Code, § 11-22-5) (Ord. 258, passed 5-4-2006)