Sec. 3-6. - Kennels, licensure and inspection, fees.

All municipal kennel licenses shall expire annually on December 1. All license applications must be submitted to the office of the city clerk. (a)

Kennel license fee $100.00 Annually.

(1)

All kennel licenses shall be approved by the city council.

(2)

All kennels must be located in an area consistent with the East Providence Zoning Ordinances.

(3)

All kennels must be inspected by the animal control officer (A.C.O) prior to the granting of a license by application, and annually thereafter upon renewal.

(4)

All kennels must also maintain a state license in accordance with G.L. 1956 § 4-19-6.

(b)

Animal control is hereby authorized and directed to make kennel inspections to protect the health, safety and welfare of the pets and of the general public.

(1)

The A.C.O. shall make yearly inspections of kennels or locations applying for license renewal within the three-month period prior to effective license renewal date of December 1 of each year, or upon receiving a complaint.

a.

It shall be the responsibility of the property owner or his designated agent to arrange for inspections by the building inspector, minimum property inspector, animal control and the fire marshal.

b.

It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to pay any fees incurred as a result of these inspections.

c.

It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to present documentation of approved inspections from the building inspector, minimum property inspector, animal control, and fire marshal upon application for license or license renewal.

(c)

Kennels shall be open to inspection at any time for the purpose of checking the well-being of pets being kept on the premises.

(d)

Breeder permits as provided in section 3-62 of this chapter.

(e)

Require any facility that boards any animals for more than 24 hours that does not have staffing for more than 24 hours that a sprinkler system be required for the safety and welfare of the animals.

(Ch. 755, § I, 12-3-19)