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Sec. 9.04.010. - Department of animal control.#
The department of animal control is created in accordance with this ordinance.
(Ord. 2015-04, 11/10/2015)
Sec. 9.04.020. - Powers of animal control officials.#
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The animal control director or any person employed by the department of animal control as an animal control officer shall take the oath of office and shall be vested with the power and authority to enforce this ordinance.
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The animal control director, his deputies, assistants, and animal control officers are hereby authorized and empowered to apprehend and take with them and impound any animal found in violation of this ordinance and including licensable dogs for which no license has been procured m accordance with this ordinance or any licensed or unlicensed dogs for any other violation.
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In the enforcement of this ordinance any peace officer or the director of animal control or his assistants are authorized to enter onto the open premises of any person to take possession of any dog in violation of this ordinance.
(Ord. 2015-04, 11/10/2015)
Sec. 9.04.030. - Duties of animal control officials.#
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The animal control director shall:
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Enforce this ordinance and perform other responsibilities pursuant to this ordinance;
b.
Supervise the animal shelter(s) under this jurisdiction;
c.
Keep adequate records of all animals impounded and all monies collected;
d.
See that all animals and animal holding faithless in his jurisdiction are licensed, controlled and permitted in accordance with any applicable ordinance and/or regulations; and
e.
Establish, in cooperation with the Summit County Health Department and other interested governmental agencies, adequate measure for rabies immunization and control.
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Each animal control officer shall:
a.
Enforce tins ordinance in all respects pertaining to animal control within the jurisdiction including the care and impounding of animals and prevention of cruelty to animals; and
b.
Carry out all duties prescribed or delegated by the director.
(Ord. 2015-04, 11/10/2015)
Sec. 9.04.040. - Kennel permits.#
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Any person wishing to operate or maintain a kennel, cattery, pet shop, or groomery must first obtain a kennel license from the department of the animal control. Said kennel license shall be issued upon payment of the fee set forth herein and a statement from the Summit County Planning Department or appropriate city official that a kennel is a permitted use under the zoning regulations in effect for the area of the proposed kennel.
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A valid kennel license shall be posed in a conspicuous place in each establishment and said license shall be considered as appurtenant to the premises and not transferable to another location. The licensee shall notify the department of animal control within 30 days of any change in his establishment or operation which may effect the status of his license In the event of a change in ownership of the establishment, the licensee shall notify the department of animal control immediately. Licenses shall not be transferable from one owner to another.
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Any license issued pursuant to this section shall automatically expire on December 31, immediately following date of issue. During the first three months of each year, the licensee shall apply for a renewal of the license and pay the required fee. Any application made after March 31, except an application for a new establishment opening subsequent to that date, shall be accompanied by a late application fee m addition to the regular permit fee
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License fees.
a.
Kennels, catteries, groomeries, pet shops veterinary clinics, or boarding establishments Class A kennel license, four to 30 animals: $50.00.
b.
Late fee: $25.00.
(Ord. 2015-04, 11/10/2015)
Sec. 9.04.050. - Standards for permitted establishment.#
The department of animal control shall promulgate rules and regulations governing the operation of kennels, catteries, groomeries, pet shops. Such rules and regulations shall provide for the type of structures building, pens cages runways or yards required for the animal sought to be kept, harbored, or confined on such premises, the manner which food, water, and sanitation facilities will be provided to such animals, measures relating to the health of said animals, the control of noise and odors, and the protection of person or property adjacent premises, and other such matters as the director shall deem necessary. Such rules and regulations shall have the effect of law, and violation of such rules and regulations shall be deemed a violation of this ordinance end grounds for revocation of a permit issued by the department of animal control.
(Ord. 2015-04, 11/10/2015)
Sec. 9.04.060. - Suspension or revocation of permit.#
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Grounds. A permit may be suspend or revoked or a permit application rejected on any one or more of the following grounds:
a.
Falsification of facts m a permit application;
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Violation of any of the provisions of this ordinance or any other law or regulation governing the establishment including noise; or
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Conviction on a charge of cruelty to animals.
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Procedure. If any inspection of kennels, catteries, groomeries, or pet shops reveal a violation of this ordinance, the inspector shall notify the permit holder or operator of such. violation by means of an inspection report form or other written notice. The notification shall:
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Set forth the specific violation(s) found;
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Establish a specific and reasonable period of tune for the correction of the violations found; and
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State that failure to comply with any notice issued m accordance with the provisions of this ordinance may result m immediate suspension of the permit.
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Revocation or suspension. Any permit granted under this ordinance may be suspended or revoked by the county sheriff for violation listed in this section.
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Emergency suspension. Notwithstanding the other provisions of this ordinance, when the inspecting officer finds unsanitary or other conditions m the operation of kennels, catteries, groomeries, pet shops, or a similar establishment, which in his judgment constitute a substantial hazard to public health, he may, without warning or hearing, issue a written notice to the permit holder or operator citing such condition specifying the corrective action to be taken. Such order may state that the permit is immediately suspended and all operations are to be discontinued. Any person to whom such an order is issued, shall comply immediately. Any animals at such a facility may be confiscated by the department of animal control and impounded or otherwise provided for according to the provisions of this ordinance.
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Notice. Notice provided for under this section shall be deemed to have been properly served when the original of law inspection report form or other notice has been delivered personally to the permit holder or person in charge, or such notice has been sent by certified mail to the last known address of the permit holder. A copy of such notice shall be filed with the records of the department of animal control.
(Ord. 2015-04, 11/10/2015)
Sec. 9.04.070. - Interfering with officers prohibited.#
It is unlawful for any person to do any act which hinders, delays, interferes with, or obstructs an animal control officer while engaging in the discharge of their duties, including furnishing false information to such.
(Ord. 2015-04, 11/10/2015)