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32 <br /> Animal Control Ordinance <br /> (7) Food shall not be contaminated and shall be wholesome,palatable, and of <br /> sufficient quantity and nutritive value and offered at appropriate intervals to meet <br /> the normal daily requirements for the condition, size, and age of the animal. Food <br /> for all animals shall be served in a clean container so mounted that the animals <br /> cannot readily tip it over or defecate or urinate in it. <br /> (8) Supplies of food and bedding shall be stored in facilities that adequately protect <br /> such supplies against infestation or contamination by vermin. Refrigeration shall <br /> be provided for supplies of perishable food. <br /> (9) All animals shall have fresh,potable water available at all times. Water containers <br /> shall be of a removable type and be mounted or secured so that the animals cannot <br /> readily tip them over or defecate or urinate in them. <br /> (10) All food and water containers shall be cleaned and disinfected daily. <br /> (11) All animals must be fed and watered, and all cages and kennels cleaned each day, <br /> including Sundays and holidays. <br /> (12) Adequate veterinary care shall be provided as needed for each animal. <br /> (13) Provisions shall be made for the removal and disposal of animal and food waste, <br /> bedding and debris. <br /> (14) Facilities such as a washroom, sink or basin shall be provided to maintain <br /> cleanliness among animal caretakers and animal food and water containers. <br /> (15) Facilities for animals shall be adequately ventilated to provide for the health and <br /> comfort of the animals at all times. Such facilities shall be provided with fresh air, <br /> either by means of windows, doors, vents or air conditioning, and shall be <br /> ventilated so as to minimize drafts, odors, and moisture condensation. <br /> (16) Facilities for animals shall have ample light by natural or artificial means or both, <br /> of good quality and well distributed and as appropriate for each animal's health <br /> and well-being. Such lighting shall provide uniformly distributed illumination of <br /> sufficient light intensity to permit routine inspection and cleaning during the <br /> entire working period. Enclosures shall be so placed as to protect the animals <br /> from excessive illumination. <br /> (17) Every person owning, operating, or maintaining such a facility shall post a notice <br /> clearly visible from the ground level at the main entrance to the facility containing <br /> the names, addresses and telephone numbers of persons responsible for the <br /> facility where they may be contacted during any hour of the day or night. <br /> Adopted 1/21/2016 Unified Animal Control Ordinance Page 31 <br /> Effective 3/1/2016 <br />