§ 4-71. Class I kennels.

(a)

In General. A noncommercial or not for profit establishment maintained by any person where animals of any species, excluding domesticated livestock, are kept for the purpose of showing, competition, hunting or sport, and which establishment is so constructed that the animals cannot stray therefrom, and which maintains more than six but less than 19 animals.

(b)

Standards for Class I Kennels. All noncommercial kennels shall, in addition to other requirements of this article, comply with the minimum standards of this section. The premises at noncommercial kennels shall meet the following standards:

(1)

All enclosures housing animals must provide adequate shelter.

(2)

The food shall be free from contamination, wholesome, palatable and of sufficient quantity and nutritive value to meet the normal daily requirements for the condition and size of the animal.

(3)

All animals shall have fresh potable water available at all times.

(4)

All areas housing animals shall be free of accumulated waste and debris and shall be maintained regularly so as to promote proper health.

(5)

All areas housing animals shall be free of accumulated or standing water.

(6)

All animals housed shall be provided with proper veterinary care to promote good health.

(c)

Owners or operators of class I kennels must apply to the Animal Services Director for a Class 1 Kennel Permit and pay any designated privilege tax to receive a permit to own or operate a noncommercial kennel in the county.

(d)

Kennel facilities shall be subject to inspection during reasonable hours by the Animal Control Officer upon his request.

(e)

Failure to meet the standards set out in this section shall be grounds for the issuance of a citation subjecting the owner to the penalties described in this article, and/or the issuance of an abatement order to comply with the provisions of this article.

(f)

Revocation. A permit issued in accordance with this section may be revoked by the Administrator after notice and hearing, for any reason that would have justified denial of the permit in the first instance or for violation of another section of the Chapter. If the Administrator denies or revokes a permit in accordance with this section, the owner or operator shall be notified of their right to appeal such decision in accordance with Section 4-53.