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Sec. 14-15. Kennels.

(a) In this section "kennel" means an establishment wherein any person engages in the business of boarding, breeding, buying, grooming, letting for hire, training for a fee, or selling dogs or other animals. Kennels are only allowed in a zone authorized by the zoning ordinance of the City of Springdale.

(b) All kennels shall, in addition to the other requirements of this chapter and the zoning ordinance, comply with the following minimum standards of this section. Failure to meet these standards shall be grounds for denial of a business license or revocation of a business license.

(1) Enclosures must be provided which shall allow adequate protection against weather extremes. Runs and/or cages with adequate drainage into a closed sewer system must be provided. Floors of building, runs and walls shall be made of impervious material to permit proper cleaning and disinfecting.

(2) Building temperatures shall be maintained at a comfortable level. Adequate ventilation shall be maintained.

(3) Each animal shall have sufficient space to stand up, lie down and turn around without touching the sides or top of cages.

(4) Cages are to be of material and construction that permit cleaning and sanitizing.

(5) Cage floors of concrete, unless radiantly heated, shall have a resting board or some type of bedding.

(6) Runs shall provide protection from the weather. Runs shall have an impervious surface.

(7) All animal quarters and runs are to be kept clean, dry and in a sanitary condition.

(8) The food shall be free from contamination, wholesome, palatable, and of a sufficient quantity and nutritive value to meet the normal daily requirements for the condition and size of the animal.

(9) All animals shall have fresh water available at all times. Water vessels shall be mounted or secured in a manner that prevents tipping and be of the removable type.

(10) Kennels and boarding facilities, except licensed veterinarian facilities, shall provide an adequate exercise area of a minimum of 25 feet by 25 feet.

(Ord. No. 2943, 10-26-99)

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