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71 <br /> Animal Control Ordinance <br /> DIVISION 2. -KENNEL AND PET SHOP STANDARDS <br /> See.4-71.—Class I kennels. <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 tharr <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 v CLEAN COPY-5/30/2013 Page 26 <br />