Chapter 6.10
LICENSES AND PERMITS
Sections:
6.10.010 Dog licenses generally.
6.10.050 Animal establishment permits in general.
6.10.080 Leash law exemption permits in general.
6.10.090 Leash law exemption permit application.
6.10.100 Issuance and revocation of leash law exemption permits.
6.10.110 Leash law exemption permits – Restrictions.
6.10.120 Denial or revocation of license or permit.
6.10.010 Dog licenses generally.
An owner of any dog which is over the age of four months and which is kept in the City shall obtain a license for such animal from the Ketchikan Gateway Borough; provided, however, any dog released from the custody of the Department of Animal Protection for adoption, released from impoundment, or other reason, shall be licensed regardless of age. The provisions of this section shall not apply to animals owned by nonresidents keeping such animal within the City for less than 30 days. [Ord. 03-2017-06].
6.10.020 License application.
An application for a license shall be made to the Ketchikan Gateway Borough Department of Animal Protection or a licensed veterinary clinic which has entered into a memorandum of agreement with the City to sell licenses. [Ord. 03-2017-06].
6.10.030 License issuance.
All licenses will be issued and managed by the Ketchikan Gateway Borough. [Ord. 03-2017-06].
6.10.040 License use.
(a) Dogs shall wear a license identification tag at all times while off the premises of the owner or responsible person.
(b) A person shall not use, or allow the use of, a license tag for an animal other than the animal for which such tag was issued. [Ord. 03-2017-06].
6.10.050 Animal establishment permits in general.
(a) A person shall not operate an animal establishment within the City of Saxman. For the purpose of this title, every premises regulated as an animal establishment by this title shall be considered a separate facility.
(b) A person may not house, board or otherwise maintain a horse within the City of Saxman. [Ord. 03-2017-06].
6.10.060 Permit application.
No animal establishment permits will be issued within the City of Saxman. [Ord. 03-2017-06].
6.10.080 Leash law exemption permits in general.
The owner of a dog, licensed by the Ketchikan Gateway Borough, may apply to the Borough for an annual leash law exemption permit to allow a specific dog to be off the leash and in voice command within Saxman. The permit shall expire on December 31st each year. The permit holder must present the exemption permit to the Director of Animal Control in the City of Saxman prior to allowing a specific dog to be off leash. The City Council may, by resolution, establish a fee, in addition to the Borough fee, for leash law exemption permits valid within the City of Saxman. [Ord. 03-2017-06].
6.10.090 Leash law exemption permit application.
An application for a leash law exemption permit shall be made to the Ketchikan Gateway Borough Department of Animal Protection on a form provided by the Department, and shall be accompanied by payment of the applicable fee. On the form the applicant shall provide his or her name and address and the Ketchikan Gateway Borough dog license tag number and the year of issuance. The application shall also include a statement to be signed by the owner as follows:
I understand that Leash Law Exemption Permits are a privilege extended to well-behaved and obedient dogs. I agree to abide by the restrictions placed upon the permit. I will surrender my permit upon demand for any infraction of the Animal Protection Code.
A copy of the permit and any applicable City fee will be presented to the City Director of Animal Control prior to allowing a specific dog to be off leash. [Ord. 03-2017-06].
6.10.100 Issuance and revocation of leash law exemption permits.
An applicant shall schedule an appointment with the Ketchikan Gateway Borough Animal Protection Department to demonstrate obedience to voice command of the dog to its owner. A permit shall not be issued unless the dog demonstrates good reliable response to the voice command of the owner. Evaluation of good reliable responses for the obedience demonstration will be evaluated in line with judging rules for the American Kennel Club sub novice and novice categories. A permit shall not be issued to a dog that has any history documented by the Department of Animal Protection or other responsible agency of aggressive behavior or of biting. Upon any first offense of aggressive behavior or biting reported to and investigated by the Animal Protection Department, the permit shall be revoked. Upon any infraction of the animal protection code or violation of conditions of the exemption permit, the permit and off-leash privileges shall be revoked by the City of Saxman. [Ord. 03-2017-06].
6.10.110 Leash law exemption permits – Restrictions.
A leash law exemption permit shall be subject to the following restrictions:
(a) The dog shall be in direct voice command at all times.
(b) The dog shall be within 15 feet of an entrance of a residence of, or business establishment owned or operated by or the place of work of, the dog owner. If a business establishment, the permit is limited to the hours of regular business operation and one hour before and one hour after regular business hours.
(c) In any circumstance not covered by subsection (b) of this section, the dog shall be within six feet of the person exercising voice command of the dog while walking, sitting, standing or lying down.
(d) The owner of the dog shall provide to the Ketchikan Gateway Borough and City of Saxman Department of Animal Protection proof of liability insurance coverage in the amount of not less than $100,000. Such insurance coverage must include coverage for claims arising from actions of the dog.
(e) The owner of the dog shall agree to indemnify and defend the Ketchikan Gateway Borough and the City of Saxman from any claims which may be asserted arising from the conduct of the dog. [Ord. 03-2017-06].
6.10.120 Denial or revocation of license or permit.
The Director of Animal Protection may deny any application for a license or permit, after 10 days’ written notice and the opportunity to appear for a hearing, or may revoke a previously issued license or permit, in the event:
(a) The applicant has knowingly made any material misstatements or omissions in the license or permit application; or
(b) The operator of an animal establishment refuses to allow animal control authorities to make reasonable inspections of the establishment; or
(c) Any violation of any provision of this title is not corrected within 30 days after notice of such violation. [Ord. 03-2017-06].