Orange County NC Website
Browse       Search
40 <br /> Animal Control Ordinance <br /> (7) There shall be sufficient clean, dry bedding to meet the needs of each <br /> individual animal. Provision shall be made for the removal and disposal of <br /> animal and food waste, bedding and debris,to ensure the enclosure is <br /> maintained in a clean and sanitary manner. <br /> (8) All animals must be fed and watered and all cages cleaned every day, <br /> including Sundays and holidays. <br /> (c) Failure to meet these standards shall be grounds for the issuance of a citation subjecting <br /> the owner to the penalties described in this article, and/or the issuance of an abatement <br /> order to comply with the provisions of this article. <br /> (d) Owners or operators of pet shops must apply to the Animal Services Director for a Pet <br /> Shop Permit, pay any designated privilege tax and receive a permit to own or operate a <br /> pet shop in the county. <br /> (e) Facilities shall be subject to inspection during reasonable hours by the animal control <br /> officer or other appropriate representative of the animal control officer or other <br /> appropriate representative of the animal protection program upon his request. <br /> (f) No person may own or operate a Pet Shop within the County unless and until such person <br /> satisfies the requirements of this section and has been issued any privilege license if <br /> required. <br /> (g) A permit issued in accordance with this section may be revoked by the Administrator <br /> after notice and hearing, for any reason that would have justified denial of the permit in <br /> the first instance or for other violations of the Chapter. If the Administrator denies or <br /> revokes a permit in accordance with this section, the owner or operator shall be notified <br /> of their fight to meal such decision in accordance with Section 4-54. <br /> (Ord.of 6-16-1987,§XIX(C), eff.1-1-19,88) <br /> Sec. 4-74 - Permit procedures. k <br /> The Animal Services Director shall establish procedures to govern the permitting process. <br /> Secs. 4-74-4-95. - Reserved. <br /> DRAFTv.9 - 12/10/2015 Proposed Unified Animal Control Ordinance Page 36 <br />