Chapter 6.10
ANIMAL SERVICES FACILITIES AND KENNELS
Sections:
6.10.050 Revocation, review and waiver of appeal.
6.10.060 Establishing standards.
6.10.080 Facility inspections.
6.10.120 Miscellaneous charges and provisions.
6.10.010 License required.
Every animal services facility and kennel (commercial and hobby) within the city shall be licensed under this chapter. A license shall not be issued unless the facility has complied with the provisions of this title and Title 17. (Ord. 1105 § 2 (part), 2004)
6.10.020 Application.
Application for a license shall be made thirty days before commencing operations as a kennel or animal services facility. The license shall thereafter be renewed on or before January 31st of each year. Applications shall be made upon forms furnished by the animal control authority and accompanied by the fee as provided in the city’s most current fee schedule. (Ord. 1105 § 2 (part), 2004)
6.10.030 Exemptions.
Licensed veterinary hospitals and clinics are exempt from the requirements of this section, but are still subject to the regulations of Title 17, Zoning, as animal services facilities. (Ord. 1105 § 2 (part), 2004)
6.10.040 License conditions.
Every license issued under this section shall conform to the following:
A. All licenses shall be conspicuously displayed on the premises and are not transferable to any other facility.
B. No license shall be issued until an inspection of the facility has been completed and it is determined by the department that the facility meets the standards established by this chapter.
C. No applicant shall be issued an animal services facility or kennel (commercial or hobby) license who had previously had such license revoked or a renewal denied for a period of one year after the date of revocation or denial and until such applicant meets the standards required in this chapter to the satisfaction of the animal control authority.
D. The animal control authority or planning department director may impose such additional conditions on any license issued under this section as may be reasonably necessary to further the purposes of this chapter and the Mukilteo Municipal Code. (Ord. 1105 § 2 (part), 2004)
6.10.050 Revocation, review and waiver of appeal.
Any license issued under this section may be denied or revoked for any failure to conform with the requirements of this chapter. Failure of any person to file an appeal of the animal control authority’s decision in accordance with the procedures set forth in this title shall constitute a waiver of his or her right to such appeal. (Ord. 1105 § 2 (part), 2004)
6.10.060 Establishing standards.
The animal control authority shall establish standards for the humane care of all animals in animal services facilities and kennels and such other regulations as may be necessary to ensure the health, safety and welfare of animals in such facilities. A copy of those standards and regulations shall be provided upon application for any facility license and shall be available at the department. They may be amended from time to time as deemed necessary by the animal control authority. (Ord. 1105 § 2 (part), 2004)
6.10.070 Compliance.
Every animal services facility and kennel shall comply with the standards and regulations identified in this section. (Ord. 1105 § 2 (part), 2004)
6.10.080 Facility inspections.
The holder of a license issued under this section shall allow inspection of the facility by the department as the department may reasonably determine to be necessary to carry out its duties and enforce the Mukilteo Municipal Code. (Ord. 1105 § 2 (part), 2004)
6.10.090 Other inspections.
The holder of a license issued under this section shall allow inspection of any animal by the department, and shall present for inspection any license or vaccination certificate, or other records required by this chapter. (Ord. 1105 § 2 (part), 2004)
6.10.100 Required records.
All animal services facilities and kennels shall maintain for inspection at reasonable times by the department a record of the name, address and telephone number of the owner of each animal kept at the facility, the date each animal was received, the purpose therefor, a description of each animal including age, breed, sex, color, the animal’s veterinarian, if known, and in the case of a commercial kennel, the name and address of the previous owner or seller. (Ord. 1105 § 2 (part), 2004)
6.10.110 License fees.
License fees as provided in the city’s most current fee schedule shall be paid upon application for licenses required under this chapter. Nonprofit animal shelters shall be exempt from paying animal services facility and kennel fees. (Ord. 1105 § 2 (part), 2004)
6.10.120 Miscellaneous charges and provisions.
If application is made after January 31st to renew a license, the applicant shall be assessed a late charge penalty as provided in the city’s most current fee schedule. (Ord. 1105 § 2 (part), 2004)
6.10.130 Penalties.
A. Civil Infractions. Any person violating any of the provisions of this section is guilty of a civil infraction subject to the provisions contained in Section 1.32.020, Civil infractions. The first offense shall be a Class III civil infraction. The second offense shall be a Class II civil infraction. The third offense shall be a Class I civil infraction.
B. Misdemeanors. Any person who violates the provisions of this section more than three times within a five-year period shall be guilty of a misdemeanor subject to the provisions contained in Section 1.32.010(B). (Ord. 1105 § 2 (part), 2004)