The purpose of this chapter is to protect the public health, safety, general welfare, and quality of life in the city. The city council finds that commercial animal breeding is not compatible with surrounding uses in any zone of the city because of the noise and odors associated therewith. In addition, the city council finds that commercial animal breeding contributes to stray animal population of the city. Furthermore, the city council finds that commercial animal breeding often contributes to unhealthy and inhumane conditions for dogs and cats within the city.

(Ord. No. 1093, § 2, 9-14-16)

For the purposes of this chapter, "commercial animal breeding" shall mean the business of breeding dogs or cats for the purpose of sale, lease, or exchange for something of value. Breeding shall include the mating and production of offspring by animals and be deemed to have occurred upon the production of offspring, whether such offspring result from sexual activity or artificial insemination, and whether such sexual activity was intentional or the result of improper confinement.

(Ord. No. 1093, § 2, 9-14-16)

Commercial animal breeding is prohibited throughout the city. No person shall permit, establish, or operate a commercial animal breeding operation at any property within any zone of the city.

(Ord. No. 1093, § 2, 9-14-16)

Any violation of this chapter is designated as a misdemeanor and a public nuisance. The nuisance may be enjoined or otherwise abated by the city in the manner prescribed by Title 3 of this Code and any other applicable provision of state or local law.

(Ord. No. 1093, § 2, 9-14-16)