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35 <br /> Animal Control Ordinance <br /> (e) Failure to meet the standards set out herein shall be grounds for the issuance of a citation <br /> subjecting the owner to the penalties described herein, and/or the issuance of an <br /> abatement order to comply with the provisions of this article. <br /> (f) No person may own or operate a Class II Kennel within the County unless and until such <br /> person satisfies the requirements of this section and has been issued any privilege license <br /> if 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 this 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 right to appeal such decision in accordance with Section 4-53. <br /> (Oki o/''6.Ole 1087, XIX(1), I'll 1 1 0088 lin(00. 0112 5..800/, ('/0 / 0 2008) <br /> Sec sh <br /> (a) In general. A person that acquires for the purposes of resale animals, excluding <br /> domesticated livestock, bred by others whether as owner, agent, or on consignment, and <br /> that sells, trades or offers to sell or trade such animals at retail or wholesale, or a person <br /> that holds or keeps animals, excluding domesticated livestock, for the purpose of cleaning <br /> or grooming. <br /> (b) Standards for Pet Shops. All pet shops, including pet shops run in conjunction with <br /> another animal facility, shall, in addition to the other requirements of this article, comply <br /> with the minimum standards of this section. The premises for pet shops shall meet the <br /> following standards: <br /> (1) There shall be available hot water at a minimum temperature of 140 <br /> degrees Fahrenheit for washing cages and disinfecting, and cold water <br /> easily accessible to all parts of the shop. <br /> (2) Fresh water shall be available to all species at all times. Containers are to <br /> be cleaned and disinfected each day. All water containers shall be <br /> removable for cleaning and be mounted so the animal cannot turn them <br /> over or defecate in them. <br /> (3) The temperature of the area around the animal enclosures in the shop shall <br /> be maintained at a level that is healthful for every species of animals kept <br /> in the shop. <br /> (4) All cages and enclosures are to be of a nonporous material for easy <br /> cleaning and disinfecting. Each cage must be of sufficient size that the <br /> animal will have room to stand, turn, lie down and stretch out to its full <br /> length without touching the sides or tops of the enclosure, and floors of <br /> sufficient strength and design to ensure the animal's limbs or paws cannot <br /> pass through the floor material. <br /> DRAFTv.11- 1/14/2016 Proposed Unified Animal Control Ordinance Page 32 <br />