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Animal Control Ordinance <br /> owner or operator shall be notified of their right to appeal such decision in accordance <br /> with Section 4-53. <br /> (Ord. of 6-16-1987, §XIX(B), eff. 1-1-1988) <br /> Sec. 4-72. - Class II kennels. <br /> (a) In General. Any person maintaining any commercial establishment where animals of any <br /> species excluding domesticated livestock, kept for the purpose of breeding, buying, <br /> selling, grooming_or boarding such animals or engaged in the training of dogs for guard <br /> or sentry purposes, and which establishment is so constructed that the animals cannot <br /> 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. The premises of commercial kennels shall meet the <br /> 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 /> good repair to protect animals from potential physical harm, contain the animals, <br /> and restrict the entrance of other animals and people. <br /> (3) Animals shall not be placed in cages, kennels or runs less such cages, kennels or <br /> runs are so constructed to prevent animal excreta from entering other cages, <br /> kennels or runs. <br /> (4) Sufficient shade shall be provided to allow all animals kept outdoors to protect <br /> themselves from the direct rays of the sun. <br /> (5) Each animal shall be given the opportunity for vigorous daily exercise as <br /> appropriate. <br /> (6) Litter boxes shall be provided for cats and kittens. <br /> Adopted 1/21/2016 Unified Animal Control Ordinance Page 30 <br /> Effective 3/1/2016 <br />