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Animal Control Ordinance <br />DRAFTv.3 - 8/15/2013 Page 29 <br /> <br /> <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 /> <br />(Ord. of 6-16-1987, § XIX(B), eff. 1-1-1988) <br /> <br />Sec. 4-72. - Class II kennels. <br />(a) In General. [AM15]Any 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. Owners or operators of Class II kennels must apply to the <br />animal control director, pay any designated fee, and receive a permit to own or operate a <br />Class II commercial kennel in Orange County. Facilities shall be subject to inspection <br />during reasonable hours by an animal control officer upon his or her request. A fee in the <br />amount of $25.00 shall be assessed against the owners or operators of a facility for failing <br />to permit an inspection pursuant to this subsection in order to defray the costs of repeat <br />travel to the facility. Failure to meet the standards set out herein shall be grounds for the <br />issuance of a citation subjecting the owner to the penalties described herein, and/or the <br />issuance of an abatement order to comply with the provisions of this article[AM16]. The <br />premises of commercial kennels shall meet the following standards: <br /> <br />(1) Buildings or enclosures must be provided, which shall allow adequate protection <br />against extreme weather conditions. Floors of buildings and runs, and walls shall <br />be of a nonporous material or otherwise constructed as to permit proper cleaning <br />and disinfecting. Temperatures in animal containments shall be maintained at a <br />level that is healthful for every species of animal in the containment. <br /> <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