Chapter 6.13
CATS

Sections:

6.13.010    Excessive number prohibited.

6.13.020    Cattery license required.

6.13.010 Excessive number prohibited.

It shall be unlawful to own, keep or harbor more than four cats that are four months of age or older on any premises within the Valdez city limits. Only one litter of offspring may be kept on the premises until the age of four months. Exceptions are as follows:

A.    Individuals in possession of a valid city of Valdez cattery license, city animal shelters and pet shops. (Ord. 18-01 § 4 (part): Ord. 07-07 § 6 (part))

6.13.020 Cattery license required.

A.    A cattery license shall be required to own, keep or harbor more than four but not to exceed ten cats that are four months of age or older. In no event shall the cattery facility allow more than ten cats four months of age or older on the premises for any duration.

B.    License. It is unlawful for any person to keep and maintain a cattery without annually obtaining a license. No person shall own, operate or have a cattery facility without first obtaining a license as provided in this chapter. The fee for such annual license shall be assessed upon the owner or keeper of cats. The license fee shall be as established by resolution of the city council. The license will be valid for one year from date of issue. No license shall be issued or renewed for a cattery facility until an inspection has been made and the animal control officer has approved the license.

C.    Inspection. The animal control officer or his designee shall inspect the proposed cattery and the animal control officer shall submit a report to the chief on the following:

1.    That a health hazard does not exist nor will be created by the proposed cattery.

2.    That a nuisance does not exist nor will be created for the occupants of land in the vicinity of the cattery.

3.    That all cats have been or shall be properly vaccinated.

4.    That adequate provisions have been made for keeping all cats confined indoors on the premises.

5.    That adequate provisions have been made to keep the premises in a sanitary condition.

D.    Revocation, Suspension or Refusal to Renew. The animal control officer may, in addition to other penalties provided in this title, revoke, suspend or refuse to renew any cattery license based upon the criteria set forth in subsection C of this section. Actions by the animal control officer in revoking a license may be appealed to the city manager by written notice within ten days of the animal control officer’s actions. In the event of an adverse decision by the city manager, appeal may be taken to the city council by written notice submitted within ten days following action by the city manager. The city council may thereafter require the personal appearance of the appellant for the purpose of hearing and examining into the cause and taking appropriate action thereon. The decision of the city council shall be final. (Ord. 18-01 § 4 (part): Ord. 07-07 § 6 (part))