12-20-1994 - Regulation of KennelsFROM: Steven W. Wylie, Assistant City Manager
Elizabeth H. Dixon, City Attorney,
suwEcr: REGULATION OF KENNELS
• City ofWest Covina
Memorandum
AGENDA
ITEM NO. N-1
DATE Z 7fl i 994
® PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER
SUMMARY: At a recent meeting of the City Council, a resident complained about the
business practices of a private. West Covina kennel operator. In response to these
complaints, Mayor McFadden requested staff and the City Attorney to evaluate the,
desirability of regulating private kennels. Staff has prepared a report on this subject..
BACKGROUND:
At the City Council meeting of November 15, 1994, a local resident complained about
the business practices of a local, private kennel operator. Among other things, the
resident complained that she was being subjected to unreasonable and unadvertised
charges for housing of her animals, and that her animals were being held by the kennel
operator until these charges were paid. Following the resident's complaint, Mayor
McFadden requested staff and the City Attorney to research applicable regulations, in an
effort to be of assistance to the resident.
Cities are empowered to establish reasonable regulations over the operations of
commercial kennels and catteries, as part of their police powers, to protect public health,
safety, and welfare. Many cities and counties in the state have enacted such regulations
by ordinance.
Most such ordinances require the kennel or cattery operator to obtain and maintain a valid
permit or license from the city or county to operate. These permits are contingent upon
such things as:
(1) the maintenance of facilities in a decent, safe, and sanitary manner;
(2) the provision of proper, humane care to animals kept on the premises;
(3) the construction of facilities in compliance with certain standards;
(4) the maintenance of records of animals kept on the premises;
(5) the payment of annual license fees;
These licenses are regulatory in nature, and not simply issued for general revenue
purposes. The regulations authorizing the issuance of such licenses also provide the
issuer, of the license with the authority to inspect the premises periodically to ensure
compliance with the provisions of the ordinance.
Attached are examples of kennel and cattery ordinances from two local municipalities.
They differ in language and scope, but their foundations are in the police power and the
protection of public health, safety, and welfare. They do not regulate business practices.
Business Practices
Business practices may be regulated under the police power only to protect public health,
safety, and welfare. Very few general law cities have such ordinances. Instead, disputes
arising from business practices are matters for the parties to resolve themselves or by
litigation between the parties. The City Attorney has researched potentially applicable
sections of State law, and has found nothing specifically authorizing or prohibiting the
improper practices alleged by the resident.
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For example, Civil Code Section 1834.5 requires veterinarians, kennel operators, pet
grooming parlors, animal hospitals or any other animal care facility operator to declare an
animal abandoned, if the owner of such animal fails to pay for and pick up an animal left
in the care of such operator within 14 days of the agreed upon date of pick-up. This
section further requires the operator to try to find a new owner for the animal for a period
of not less than ten days, following which the animal shall be destroyed.
Civil Code Section 3051 establishes the general provision for "possessory liens for
services". It states in pertinent part: "Every person who, while lawfully in possession of
an article of personal property, renders any service to the owner thereof, by labor or skill,
employed for the protection, improvement, safekeeping, or carriage thereof, has. a special
lien thereon, dependent on possession, for the compensation, if any, which is due to him
from the owner for such service ... and veterinary proprietors and veterinary surgeons shall
have a lien dependent on possession, for their compensation in caring for, boarding,
feeding, and medical treatment of animals." Thus, while this section of the Civil Code
establishes a specific possessory lien by veterinarians, it does not provide one beyond the
general authority to kennel operators. Importantly, the determination of "the
compensation, if any, which is due to him from the owner for such service" is left to the
courts, not.the City, to determine.
However, Penal Code Section 597f establishes a duty upon all owners or possessors of
animals to provide proper care and attention to such animals, and failure to provide such
care constitutes a misdemeanor.
Thus, any animals retained by a kennel pending payment must be properly cared for. We
believe the resident's complaints may be resolved by looking at the level of care
provided. It is not at all clear that the City has the ability to regulate kennel business
practices, although we may focus on public health, safety and welfare.
West Covina has only two kennels. Staff is unaware of any similar complaints relating to
the other facility. We need to be sure that additional regulation beyond State law is
actually required before adopting a regulatory ordinance.
RECOMMENDATION: This is an informational report only, and staff makes no
recommendation.
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Steven W. Wyliefagger
Elizabeth H. Dixon
Assistant City M City Attorney
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CHAPTER 5. COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS (`
Sec. IV.E-501. License required.
No person shall conduct or operate within the
city any commercial breeding or boarding kennel
or cattery, commercial aviary, pet shop, grooming
parlor, commercial stable, riding academy, pony
ride, guard dog and/or sentry dog service, zoo,
animal menagerie, animal exhibition, rodeo, cir-
cus, pet show, miscellaneous animal ' reptile es-
tablishment, or operate as an animal dealer, with-
out first obtaining a license from the animal ser-
vices manager. For the purpose of this section,
guard dog and/or sentry dog services located out-
side the city but providing service within the city
on a regular basis shall. be included. (Ord. No.
211, § 2, 4-11-78; Ord. No. 85-12, § 4, 4-9-85)
Sea IV.E-502. Application.
Each application for a license or permit
required by this chapter shall be in writing
upon a form to be furnished ,by the animal
services manager or his designee, and shall
contain. such information as the' animal
services manager shall require. (Ord. No. 211,
§ 2, 4-11-78)
Sea IV.E-503. Fee.
The fee for a license or permit required by
the provisions of this chapter shall be set by
resolution of the city council and shall be
paid to the City of Irvine - before a license is
issued.. Thereafter, unless otherwise provided,
each fee shall be .paid annually in accordance
with such resolution. (Ord. No. 211, § 2,
4-11-78)
Sea IV.E-504. Investigation.
The animal services manager shall conduct
an inspection of the intended business
location and facilities and prepare a report
for inclusion with the application for an
original license or a renewal. He may issue a
license to the applicant if he finds that:
(a) The keeping of animals, or the conduct of
operation of the business for which the
license is requested and at the place set
forth in the application, will not violate
any law or ordinance of this city, or any
law of the state; and
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(b) The keeping of the animals; or the
conduct - or operation of the business for
which the license is requested, will not
endanger the health, peace or safetyof
the community; and
(c) The premises and establishment where
animals are to be kept are in a clean and
sanitary condition, and that animals will
not be subject. to suffering, cruelty or
abuse; and
(d) The applicant has not had a similar
license revoked within one year prior to
the application. (Ord. No. 211, § 2,
4-11-78)
Sec. IV.E-505. Duration of license or
permit.
Licenses and permits issued under the
provisions of this chapter shall expire on the
date specified in the resolution of the city
council. The license or permit may be revoked
or suspended for cause in accordance with
this chapter prior to the expiration date. The
license or permit also becomes . void if the
holder thereof changes the location of his
place_ of business or sells, assigns, transfers
or otherwise disposes of such business or his
interest therein for a period of thirty (30) days
or more. (Ord. No. 211, § 2, 4-11-78)
Sea IV.E-506. Renewal.
Each license or permit issued under this
chapter shall be renewed within thirty (30)
days after the expiration thereof. (Ord. No.
211, § 2, 4-11-78)
Sea IV.E-507. Revocation or suspension
of license or permit.
Any license or permit issued under the
provisions of this chapter may be revoked or
suspended if the animal services manager
finds:
(a) That the licensee, his agent or employee,
has been convicted of any offense involv-
ing the violation of. Sections 596, 597, 598
and 599 of the Penal Code of the State of
California, or of any provision of this
chapter-, or
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(b) That the licensee, his agent or employee,
has at the place for which the license was
issued, failed to provide any animal in his
possession care or control with proper
and sufficient food, drink, shelter or
protection, or subjected any such animal
to suffering, cruelty or abuse; or
(c) That the licensee, his agent or employee,
failed to maintain the premises in a clean
and sanitary condition; or
(d) That the licensee, his agent or employee,
has violated any rule or regulation made
pursuant to the provisions of this chap-
ter; or
(e) That the licensee has falsified facts on
the license. application. If a license has
been denied or revoked for cause, the
animal services manager shall not accept
a new application by thesame person for
the same activity at the same location
less than six (6) months after such denial
or revocation, unless the applicant affir-
matively shows and the manager finds,
by inspection and/or investigation, that
the grounds upon which the first applica-
tion was. denied or the license was
revoked no longer existed. On revocation
of a license, no part of the fee is
refundable. (Ord. No. 211; § 2, 4-11-78)
Sec. IV.E-508. Display of license or per-
mit.
All licenses and permits under the provi-
sions of this chapter shall be displayed in a
conspicuous place on the licensed premises.
(Ord. No. 211, § 2, 4-11-78)
Sec. IV.E-509. Animal records.
The holder of a commercial kennel or
grooming parlor license shall keep available
for inspection on . the premises a record that
shall show the name, current address and
telephone number of the owner of each
animal kept at the kennel or parlor, the date
such animal entered the kennel or parlor, the
reason for such animal being kept at the
kennel or parlor, the description of the
animal, including age, name, breed, sex, and
color, and the name of a veterinarian
approved by the owner. (Ord. No. 211, § 2,
4-11-78)
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Sec. IV.E-510. Commercial kennels;
numbers of animals.
At any time there are more animals than a
.kennel or cattery license allows, the person
operating such kennel or cattery must obtain
a new license permitting the keeping of the
greater number of animals. The former
license shall be cancelled and a credit for the
cancelled license fee shall be allowed on the
new license. (Ord. No. 211, § 2, 4-1.1-78)
Sec. IV.E-fill. Rules and regulations.
The animal services manager may, in the
rules and regulations promulgated pursuant.
to . this chapter, establish reasonable. stan-
dards requiring any place for which a license
is granted to be maintained in a clean,
sanitary and humane condition. A copy of
such rules and regulations shall be furnished
to each applicant for a license on the filing of
the application. (Ord. No. 211, § 2, 4-11-78)
Sec..IV.E-512. Emergency information.
Each commercial establishment shall have
posted in such a. place as to be legible from
the exterior of the building, names, ad-
dresses, and telephone numbers of persons to
be notified in .case of emergency. (Ord. No.
211, § 2, 4-11-78)
Sec. IV.E-513. Humane animal care.
Every person who owns, conducts, manages
or operates any commercial animal establish-
ment for which a license is required, shall
comply with each of the following conditions:
(a) No dog or cat under the age of eight (8)
weeks shall be brought or shipped ' into
the city for purpose of resale, and no such
dog or cat shall be offered for sale by any
pet shop or dealer.
(b) Every puppy .or kitten offered for sale
must be examined by a state -licensed
veterinarian and be certified free of
congenital defects, distemper, worms, skin
disease, skin and ear mites, and other
diseases or conditions which would be
injurious to the animal or a potential
owner.
(c) Every puppy or kitten offered for sale
shall have been vaccinated against dis-
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temper by a state -licensed veterinarian. A
certificate . providing the name of the
veterinarian and the date. and treatment
must be provided to the purchaser at the
time of sale.
(d) No . ' animal shall be transported by a
commercial kennel, pet shop, or dealer,
whether by private or public means,
unless housed in a container designed for
that purpose including provisions for
adequate ventilation and food and water.
(e) No animals shall be without attention
more than eighteen (18) consecutive
hours.
(f) Every reasonable precaution shall be used
to insure that animals are not teased,
abused, mistreated, annoyed, tormented
or in any manner made to suffer by any
person or means.
(g) Every animal establishment shall isolate
sick animals sufficiently so as not to
endanger the health of other animals.
(h) Every building or enclosure wherein
animals are maintained, shall be con-
structed of material easily cleaned and
shall be kept in a sanitary condition. The
building shall be properly ventilated to
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prevent drafts and to remove odors.
Heating and cooling shall be provided as
required, according to the physical needs
of the animals, with sufficient light to .
allow observation of animals and sanita-
tion.
(i) Any animal shall be taken to a veter-
inarian for treatment if the animal
services manager finds this is necessary
in order to maintain the health of the
animal and orders the owner or custodian
to do so.
(j) All animal rooms, cages, kennels, ship-
ping containers, and runs shall be of
sufficient size to provide adequate and
proper accommodations and protection
from the weather for the animals kept
therein. As a minimum, sufficient space
must be provided for every animal within
an enclosure to separately and together,
stand up, lie down, and turn around in a
natural position.
(k) No animals bearing evidence of malnutri-
tion, ill health, unhealed injury or having
been kept in an unsanitary condition
shall be displaced to the public. (Ord. No.
211, § 2, 4-11-78) .
(3) The animal is cutside.of the dwelling of the owner
or the defined enclosure and not under the physical
restraint control of a responsible adult; or
(4) Even if the owner is in compliance with the
regulations for keeping such a dangerous animal, if
the animal again attacks, bites, causes injury, or,
otherwise threatens the safety of a human being or
domestic animal then, thereafter, the animal may be
impounded and shall be kept at an appropriate
facility designated by the City at owner's expense
pending the outcome of a hearing and appeal,
conducted in accordance with Section 8.08.050
hereof to determine whether the animal is a threat
to the public health and safety and must be
humanely euthanized or whether the animal can be
returned to the owner under certain conditions.
(c) A keeping charge set by Resolution may be assessed
against the owner of any animal for each day during which the
animal is impounded or held by the Director under the provisions of
this Section. An animal held under the provisions of this Section
shall not be released until the owner pays all charges due. If the
owner refuses to pay such charges, the animal shall be treated as
unredeemed by the owner, and disposed of. Disposal of the animal
does not release the owner from,his/her responsibility to pay the
keeping charges. (89-68 §8)
8.08.080 Fees. The City Council may by resolution determine
and set the fees imposed under this Chapter. (89-68 §9)
8.08.090 Penalty for Violations. Any person violating any of
the provisions of this Chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor. .(89-68
§10)
8.08.100 -Relpeal. The provisions of Section 32.0110 are
repealed in their entirety. (89-68 §11)
M"TER 8.12
COMMCIAL RMnMS AND CATI'ERIES
8.12.010 Definitions. The following words and phrases shall,
for the purposes of this Chapter, be defined as follows, unless it
is clearly apparent from the context that another meaning is
intended.
(a) "Cat" means a domestic cat of the species felis
domestica, including its young or kittens.
t (b) "Cattery" means a place where five (5) or more cats are
kept. The term cattery shall not apply to animal shelters operated
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by governmental agencies nor shall it apply to veterinary
hospitals.
Any cattery shall be in the proper A-1, A-2, DL, or M-1 zone.
In the A-1, DL and M-1 zones, a Location and Development
Application involving a public hearing before the County Planning
Commission must first be filed and approved by said Commission. In
A-2 zone, the cattery is considered as a permitted use, not
requiring the approval of a Location and'Development Application.
A cattery is subdefined as follows:
(1) "Breeding Cattery" means a cattery in which more
than f our (4 ) cats are kept f or the primary purpose
of breeding.
(2) "Boarding Cattery" means a cattery in which cats
owned, by persons other than the cautery
owner/operator are being care for.
(3) "Boarding and Breeding Cattery" means a cattery in
which cats are kept for boarding, breeding,
marketing or other purposes.
(4) "Private Cattery" means a place wherein more than
four (4) but not exceeding five (5) cats, three (3)
months of age or older, all belonging to the same
owner, and kept or maintained as pets .within the
premises or residence of the owner for his pleasure
and enjoyment. No. breeding in which the kittens
are intended for sale or other commercial purpose
must be done.
(c) "Kennel" means a place where five (5) or more dogs aver
four (4) months of age are kept. The term "kennel" shall not apply
to animal shelters operated by governmental agencies, non-profit
societies for the care of stray dogs or veterinary hospitals.
A kennel is subdefined as follows:
(1) "Breeding Kennel" means a kennel in which dogs are
kept for the primary purpose of breeding.
(2) "Boarding Kennel" means a kennel in which dogs
owned by persons other than the kennel
owner/operator are being cared for.
(3) "Boarding and Breeding Kennel" means a kennel in
which dogs are kept for boarding, breeding,
training, marketing, or other purposes. (89-69 Si)
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(a) Reauirement of a License. Every person, firm, or
corporation engaged in the operation, control, or management of a
kennel or cattery as_ herein defined shall obtain a license from the
City Animal Care and Control Services, and shall pay an annual
license fee as determined by resolution of the City Council.
(b) Regulation. All dogs or cats owned by,. under the control
of, or in possession of a kennel or cattery operator shall be
subject to the provisions of this Chapter. The City Animal Care
and Control Services shall have the power, upon the giving of ten
(10) days notice by United States mail or by personal delivery to
any licensee under this Section, and an opportunity to be heard, to
revoke any license granted to a kennel or cattery operator for
violations of this Chapter.
(c) Any person convicted of any crimes against animals within
the past ten (10) years will not be permitted to operate, control
or manage a kennel or cattery within the City.
(d) Renewal. The license must be renewed annually. (85-69
§2; as amd -by 91-98 §2),
8.12.030 General Standards. The.following general standards
shall apply to facilities under this Chapter:
(a)Housing. The facilities shall be structurally sound and
maintained in good repair to prevent injury to animals, to contain
the animals, and to restrict the entrance of other animals.
(b) Water and Electric Power. Reliable and adequate potable
water shall be available.
(c) Isolation. Facilities for isolating animals under
quarantine or treatment for disease shall be in a room that is
separated from healthy animals.
(d) Storage. Facilities shall be provided for the storage of
food and bedding in covered containers, protected against
infestation or contamination by vermin. Refrigeration shall.be
provided for perishable items of the diet normally requiring
refrigeration.
(e) Waste Disposal. Provisions shall be made for the removal
and disposal of excretion, bedding, dead animals, and debris.
Disposal facilities shall be so constructed and operated as to
minimize vermin infestation, offensive -odors, and disease hazards.
(f) Washrooms and Sinks. Facilities such as washrooms,
basins, sinks, and showers shall be provided to maintain
cleanliness of personnel.
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(g) Heating. Facilities shall be heated when necessary to
protect the animals from cold and to provide for their health and
comfort.
. (h) Ventilation. Facilities shall be adequately ventilated
to provide for the health and comfort of the animals at all times.
All rooms shall be provided -with fresh -air by air conditioning.
They shall 'be ventilated so as to minimize drafts, offensive odors,
and moisture condensation.
(i) Lighting. Facilities shall have ample light by natural
or artificial means, or both, of good quality and well distributed
during a minimum of eight (8) hours in each twenty-four (24) hour
period. Animal enclosures shall be placed as to prevent discomfort
to animals.
(j) Interior Surfaces. The interior building surfaces shall
be constructed and maintained so that they are impervious to
moisture and may be readily sanitized.
(k) Drainage. A suitable method shall be provided to rapidly
eliminate excess water. Rooms shall be provided with drains and
sloped for adequate flushing. If closed drainage systems are used,
they shall be equipped with traps.
(1) Daily Needs. The needs of dogs and cats shall be
attended to daily at least once.
(m) Identification. The facility operator or his or her
designee shall be able to identify each animal, except for kittens
and dogs under four (4) months of age which may be identified by
litter. (89-69 §3)
8.12.040 ]kennels.
(a) Construction.
(1) All kennels must be constructed to keep animals dry
and clean. Runs shall be constructed of concrete
or other suitable non -porous material. The floors
shall slope one quarter inch (1/40) per foot to a
drain or to a drain way. All such drains shall be
properly plumbed, trapped and vented and shall be
connected to an approved underground disposal
system which shall consist of a septic tank and
seepage pit or leaching line as required by the
Health Department. Adequate ventilation must be
provided for kennels.
(2) Kennels shall not be constructed closer than three
hundred feet (3001) away from any structure on
adjacent property used for human habitation nor
closer than forty feet (401) to any dwelling on the
premises, except that of the owner/operator's home,.
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(b)
(3) Provisions shall be made in boarding and breeding
kennels for the separation of kennel owned dogs
from those owned by other persons.
(4) A perimeter fence six feet (61) high made of chain
link or other suitable sturdy fencing is required
around the -kennel.
(5) Runs of chain link or block walls are required.
(6) Access to clean food and water is available.
(7) Floors shall be constructed to prevent injuries to
animals; wire and mesh which allow animals' feet to
pass through shall not be used.
(8) If 'dogs are housed in rooms, pens, or runs, a
minimum of eight (8) square feet of floor space
shall be provided for each dog measuring two feet
(21) or less in length;, a minimum of twelve (12)
square feet of floor space for each dog measuring
more than two feet (21) in length. No more than
five (5) dogs may be housed in one (1) pen or run.
(9) A, dog shall not be housed in a cage unless the
interior height of such cage is six inches (6") or
more in excess of the height of the dog as measured
from the floor to the apex of its shoulders while
in a standing position, and the width and depth are
six inches (68) or more in excess of the length of
the dog as measured from the end of its nose to the
base of its. tail. No more than one (1) dog or
five. (5) puppies shall be housed in any one (1)
cage.
(1) All dogs eight (8) weeks of age must receive a
series of puppy. vaccinations as directed by the
local veterinarian. All adult dogs must receive
all annual boosters. required for prevention of
contagious disease..
(2 ) All dogs four (4 ) months of age or older shall be
currently vaccinated against rabies with chick
embryo modified .live virus rabies vaccine. State
requires that a licensed veterinarian give all
rabies vaccinations.
(3) All dogs shall be individually vaccinated and have
a current City dog license attached to their
collar.
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(4) Records of all dogs and their vaccinations must be
kept and made available to the Animal Care and
Control Services upon request.
(5) All kennels, runs, buildings and other equipment
and facilities used for the care of dogs shall be
cleaned daily. and shall be disinfected as necessary
to prevent the spread of disease. Boarding kennels
shall disinfect all facilities used in the care of
dogs between each separate usage.
(6) All droppings shall be removed from the kennel
daily. Soiled papers and bedding materials shall
be removed from the kennel as frequently as
necessary to maintain the kennel in a clean,
sanitary manner. All such waste material shall be
disposed of in a manner satisfactory to the: Animal
Care and Control Services.
(7) When any dog is sold, the purchaser shall be
provided with a copy of the "Certificate of
Vaccination" issued by the veterinarian and shall
be advised to secure a dog license or have the
license transferred to their name within thirty
(30) days from the date of purchase.
(8) Dead animals shall be disposed of under San
Bernardino Code Section 32.015, as adopted by
reference. (89-69 W
8.12.050. Catteries.
(a) Construction and Ma-inten
(1) Enclosures shall be .constructed and maintained so
as to provide sufficient space for the animal to
make normal postural adjustments with adequate
freedom of movements and to remain dry and clean.
Interior height of cages shall be at least two feet
(21) and a minimum of three (3) square feet of
floor space shall be provided for each adult cat.
No more than two (2) adult cats shall be housed in
any cage. If cats are housed in pens or , runs, a
minimum of three (3) square feet shall be provided
for each cat. The maximum cats housed in a pen
shall not exceed five (5) .
(2) All cats shall be confined and not allowed to run
at -large.
(3) Adequate housing shall be provided for the
protection of cats from the elements.
(4) The building within which cats are to be housed
shall be provided with adequate ventilation and
lights, and. shall be constructed so as to be easily
kept clean and sanitary at all times. Adequate
ventilation shall be that which minimizes drafts,
avoids offensive odors, and prevents moisture
condensation. Cat odors shall not be allowed to
persist inside the building.
(5) Adequate heating shall be provided for in the
winter.
(6) Cat cages shall be within an enclosed building and
shall be of suitable construction, e.g., fiberglass
or stainless steel or other material that will
prevent the escape of the animal through
destruction of material of which the cage is made
of, and at the same time permits easy cleaning.
The minimum floor space of each cage shall be. three
(3) square feet for each adult cat. Each cage
shall be at least two feet (21) in height. No more
than two (2) adult cats used for breeding shall be
placed inside each cage.
M. Insideruns shall be so constructed that a minimum
space of three (3), square feet is provided per cat,
and that the maximum number of cats to be housed in -
each pen shall not exceed five (5). Wire netting
used between pens shall be such that the cats
cannot put their feet through the wire netting
spaces. If. -dividers are of solid construction,
this shall be of uniform material and make.
Enclosures shall be constructed so as to enable the
animals to remain dry and clean.
(8) Each pen shall be provided with a cat scratching
post.
(9). Cat resting or sleeping shelves shall be provided
and shall be of uniform and approved construction.
(10) All cats shall be provided with sufficient clean
litter to contain excreta and these shall be
disposed of daily in a manner approved by the
Health Officer. Adequate provision shall be made
for the disposal. of dead animals which shall be
satisfactory to the Health Officer.
(11) Boarded cats shall be caged or penned individually
and separated by a floor to ceiling solid
partition, unless they belong to the same owner, in
which case they may stay together provided there is
adequate space.
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(b) Operation
(1) The operator of every cattery shall be, responsible
to take the appropriate -preventive measures to
preclude outbreaks of infectious and contagious
diseases, as well as external parasites, among the
cats.
(2) Adequate disinfection shall be provided. Beddings
shall be cleaned and laundered at the end of each
boarding period prior to use by another cat.
(3) Provisions shall be made for convenient access to
clean food and water. Food and water containers
shall be kept clean and sanitary. Animal feed
shall be properly stored and protected from
contamination and vermin infestation.
(4) All cats are required to have annual vaccinations
against all infectious diseases, including rabies.
Kittens must have a series of vaccinations. Proof
of vaccinations must be made available upon request
of the Animal Control Officer. (89-69 §5)
8.12.060 License Fees. The license fees for kennels and.
catteries shall be determined by the City Council by Resolution.
(89-69 §6)
8.12.070 Effective Date]. This Chapter shall be effective
thirty ( 3 0 ) days from the date of the adoption of the ordinance
codified in this Chapter. For kennels or catteries already
licensed, these requirements will be effective upon the renewal
date of the license; provided, however, that the operator may be
granted a reasonable time by the Community Development Director to
meet additional requirements imposed by this Chapter. This Chapter
shall apply to all new applications or to requests for expansions
or additions. (89-69 §7)
8.12.080 Repeal. The provisions of San Bernardino County
Code Sections 32.031-32.036 and 32.121-32.127 are hereby repealed
in their entirety. (89-69 §8)
CHAPTER 8.16
HORSES
8.16.010 Amendment to County Regulations. The following
paragraphs are added to the San Bernardino County Development Code,
Division 3;. Section 83.0250, (c), (2), Horse Raising; to read as
follows:
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