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36 <br /> Animal Control Ordinance <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 /> (Ord.of 6-16-1987,§=(B), eff.1-1-1988) <br /> Sec. 4-72. - Class II kennels. <br /> (a) �n General. l[AM171Any person maintaining any commercial establishment where animals <br /> of any species excluding domesticated livestock, kept for the purpose of breeding, <br /> buying, selling,grooming or boarding such animals or engaged in the training of dogs for <br /> guard or sentry purposes, and which establishment is so constructed that the animals <br /> cannot stray therefrom; or any person owning or keeping 20 or more animals, excluding <br /> domesticated livestock, each of which is four months of age or older. <br /> (b) Standards for a Class II Kennel. All commercial kennels shall, in addition to the other <br /> requirements of this article including those for a 4-71 above, comply with the minimum <br /> standards of this subsection. <br /> affletifft ef$25.00 shall be assessed against the Owliefs Of epefatefs ef a f4eility fef failing <br /> isstianee of an abatement or-det:to eemply with the pfevisiens of this [AMTS]-The <br /> premises of commercial kennels shall meet the following standards: <br /> (1) Buildings or enclosures must be provided which shall allow adequate protection <br /> against extreme weather conditions. Floors of buildings,runs and walls shall be of <br /> a nonporous material or otherwise constructed as to permit proper cleaning and <br /> disinfecting. Temperatures in animal containments shall be maintained at a level <br /> that is healthful for every species of animal in the containment. <br /> (2) Cages,kennels or runs shall have sufficient space for each animal to sit, stand up, <br /> lie down, turn around and stretch out to its full length without touching the sides <br /> or tops of the cage, kennel or run. Cages, kennels and runs are to be of a material <br /> and construction that permits cleaning and disinfecting, and shall have an <br /> impervious surface. Cage, kennel and run floors of concrete shall have a resting <br /> board or some type of bedding. Cages,kennels and runs shall provide protection <br /> from the weather. All animal quarters are to be kept clean, dry and in a sanitary <br /> condition. Cages,kennels and runs shall be structurally sound and maintained in <br /> DRAFTv.9 - 12/10/2015 Proposed Unified Animal Control Ordinance Page 32 <br />