Chapter 6.24
KENNELS

Sections:

6.24.010  License – Required.

6.24.020  License – In lieu of individual licenses.

6.24.030  License – Application form.

6.24.040  License – Posting.

6.24.050  License – Operating requirements.

6.24.060  License – Suspension or revocation.

6.24.010 License – Required.

No person shall keep, conduct or operate any kennel, pet shop, zoo, animal rental establishment, riding academy, livery stable, boarding stable, pony ride, livestock auction or market, rodeo, pet show, animal exhibition, or any other use of animals for a commercial or noncommercial purpose, without first obtaining a kennel license, when required, pursuant to this chapter and any business license which may be required pursuant to Chapter 5.04 HMC. No license shall be required for an animal show or a use of animals which is sponsored and controlled by an organization which, under the discretion of the animal services director, has proper rules and procedures to prevent the abuse of animals. (Ord. 96-04 § 2, 1996; Ord. 89-04 § 2, 1989)

6.24.020 License – In lieu of individual licenses.

In lieu of securing the license required by Chapter 6.20 HMC for each of the dogs in a kennel, a person owning or operating a kennel may obtain a kennel license covering all of the dogs in the kennel. Provisions of HMC 6.36.050 and 6.36.060 regarding vaccination for rabies shall be adhered to. Dogs owned or controlled by the kennel operator which are allowed outside the confines of the kennel shall be individually licensed as required by Chapter 6.20 HMC. (Ord. 89-04 § 2, 1989)

6.24.030 License – Application form.

Each application for a kennel license or other animal establishment license shall be upon a form furnished by the licensing authority. (Ord. 89-04 § 2, 1989)

6.24.040 License – Posting.

All licenses issued under this chapter shall be kept posted in a conspicuous place on the premises. (Ord. 89-04 § 2, 1989)

6.24.050 License – Operating requirements.

Upon filing an application for an original or a renewal kennel or animal establishment license, the licensing authority shall issue such license, only after certification by the animal services director that:

A. The keeping of animals, or the conduct or operation of business for which the license is requested and at the place set forth in the application will not violate any law or any regulation adopted pursuant to HMC 6.04.030;

B. The conduct or operation of the activity will not endanger the health, peace or safety of the community;

C. The premises where animals are to be kept are clean and sanitary and the animals will not be subjected to suffering cruelty or abuse;

D. The applicant has not had a similar license revoked within one year prior to the application. (Ord. 89-04 § 2, 1989)

6.24.060 License – Suspension or revocation.

The licensing authority may revoke or suspend any license issued under this chapter upon recommendation of the animal control officer or health officer if it is found that the licensee, his agent or employee has been convicted of any offense involving a violation of California Penal Code Sections 596, 597, 598 and 599 or is in violation of this title or of any regulation adopted pursuant to HMC 6.04.030. (Ord. 89-04 § 2, 1989)