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XIX <br />Section �74 - Kennel Standards. <br />A. Standards for Commercial Kennels. All commercial ken- <br />nels shall, in addition to the other requirements of this <br />ordinance, comply with the minimum standards of this subsection. <br />Owners or operators of commercial kennels must apply to the <br />Animal Control Director, pay any designated fee, and receive a <br />Permit to own or operate a commercial kennel in Orange County. <br />Facilities shall be subject to inspection during reasonable hours <br />by an Animal Control Officer <br />"0 -f--t " --C° -r_o4_ _-P-C-09-c-a4Q upon his or her request. Failure <br />to meet the standards set out herein shall be grounds for the is- <br />suance of a citation subjecting the owner to the penalties <br />described-herein, and /or the issuance of an abatement order to <br />comply with the provisions of this ordinance. The premises of <br />commercial kennels shall meet the following standards: <br />1. Buildings or enclosures must be provided which <br />shall allow adequate protection against extreme weather <br />conditions. Floors of buildings and runs, and walls shall be of <br />an non - porous material or otherwise constructed so as to permit <br />proper cleaning and disinfecting. Temperatures in animal con- <br />tainments shall be maintained at a level that is healthful for <br />every species of animal in the containment. <br />2. Cages, kennels, or runs shall have sufficient <br />space for each animal to sit, stand up, lie do wn, turn around, <br />and stretch out to its full length without touching the sides or <br />23 <br />