Chapter 20.28
KENNELS
Sections:
20.28.010 Kennels – Generally.
20.28.020 Kennel license – Required.
20.28.010 Kennels – Generally.
a. No kennel shall be maintained or operated in such a manner as to constitute a nuisance to persons owning or occupying land in the vicinity of the land on which the kennel facility is operated or maintained.
b. Any complaint that a kennel is in violation of this chapter shall be referred to the Animal Control Officer. The Animal Control Officer may inspect the facilities to determine whether such kennel constitutes a health hazard, nuisance or otherwise violates this chapter. Such inspection shall be completed within seven days of the complaint.
c. If the Animal Control Officer determines that the kennel complained of is a health hazard, violates this chapter, or is a public nuisance, or that dogs may not be safely kept therein, the owner shall be notified and shall be granted a reasonable length of time within which to remedy any deficiencies found and to comply with requirements of this chapter.
d. If, upon a second inspection after the expiration of the time granted in the notice, the kennel is still in violation, the Animal Control Officer may then revoke any license previously issued for such kennel. [Ord. 23-48(A) § 7, 2023; Ord. 16-38(S)(A) § 16, 2016; Ord. 88-1, 1988].
20.28.020 Kennel license – Required.
a. No person may own or operate a kennel without first obtaining a kennel license. Application for a kennel license shall be made to the Animal Control Officer.
b. Before a kennel license is issued, the Animal Control Officer shall inspect the kennel to confirm that the kennel:
1. Has adequate shelter for the dogs from the elements;
2. Has adequate provisions for keeping the dogs on the owner’s premises; and
3. Has adequate provisions for keeping the premises in a sanitary condition.
Upon finding that the kennel is in compliance with this chapter, the Animal Control Officer shall issue the license. [Ord. 23-48(A) § 7, 2023; Ord. 16-38(S)(A) § 16, 2016; Ord. 88-1, 1988].
20.28.030 Kennel license fee.
A kennel license shall be issued for a period of two years for the amount listed in the City of Homer Fee Schedule. [Ord. 23-48(A) § 7, 2023; Ord. 16-38(S)(A) § 16, 2016; Ord. 88-1, 1988].