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71 <br />Animal Control Ordinance <br />(a) In General. A noncommercial or not for profit establishment maintained by any <br />person where animals of any species, excluding domesticated livestock, are kept for <br />the purpose of showing, competition, hunting or sport, and which establishment is so <br />constructed that the animals cannot stray therefrom, and which maintains more than <br />six but less than 19 animals. <br />(b) Standards for Class I Kennels. All noncommercial kennels shall, in addition to other <br />requirements of this article, comply with the minimum standards of this section. The <br />premises at noncommercial kennels shall meet the following standards: <br />(1) All enclosures housing animals must provide adequate shelter. <br />(2) The food shall be free from contamination, wholesome, palatable and of sufficient <br />quantity and nutritive value to meet the normal daily requirements for the <br />condition and size of the animal. <br />(3) All animals shall have fresh potable water available at all times. <br />(4) All areas housing animals shall be free of accumulated waste and debris and shall <br />be maintained regularly so as to promote proper health. <br />(5) All areas housing animals shall be free of accumulated or standing water. <br />(6) All animals housed shall be provided with proper veterinary care to promote good <br />health. <br />(c) Owners or operators of class I kennels must apply to the Animal Services Director for <br />a Class 1 Kennel Permit and pay any designated privilege tax to receive a permit to <br />own or operate a noncommercial kennel in the county. <br />(d) Kennel facilities shall be subject to inspection during reasonable hours by the animal <br />control officer upon his request. <br />(e) Failure to meet the standards set out in this section shall be grounds for the issuance <br />of a citation subjecting the owner to the penalties described in this article, and /or the <br />issuance of an abatement order to comply with the provisions of this article. <br />(f) Revocation. A permit issued in accordance with this section may be revoked by the <br />Administrator after notice and hearing, for any reason that would have justified denial <br />of the permit in the first instance or for violation of another section of the Chapter. If <br />the Administrator denies or revokes a permit in accordance with this section, the <br />owner or operator shall be notified of their right to appeal such decision in accordance <br />with Section 4 -54. <br />DRAFT 2 #, OA . #/ 09 - 5/ 30/ 2013 00 R. 1111 <br />