Chapter 9.25
KENNELS, PET SHOPS, ANIMAL SHELTERS AND GROOMING PARLORS
Sections:
9.25.010 Animal shelter, kennel, pet shop and grooming parlor license – Required.
9.25.020 Animal shelter, kennel, pet shop and grooming parlor license – Contents.
9.25.030 Animal shelter, kennel, pet shop and grooming parlor license – Inspection.
9.25.040 Animal shelter, kennel, pet shop and grooming parlor license – Expiration and renewal.
9.25.050 Animal shelter, kennel, pet shop and grooming parlor license – Fees.
9.25.060 Animal shelter, kennel, pet shop and grooming parlor license – Display.
9.25.080 Animal shelters, kennels and pet shops – General requirements.
9.25.090 Indoor facilities – Specific conditions.
9.25.100 Outdoor facilities – Specific conditions.
9.25.110 Animal shelter, kennel and pet shop – Recordkeeping requirements.
9.25.120 Kennels and pet shops – Inspection authority.
9.25.130 Personal obligation of animal owner.
9.25.140 Grooming parlors – Conditions.
9.25.150 Enforcement – General.
9.25.160 Penalties – Violations.
9.25.010 Animal shelter, kennel, pet shop and grooming parlor license – Required.
It is unlawful for any person to own, maintain or operate an animal shelter, kennel, pet shop or grooming parlor within the city unless such person has first obtained the applicable license as provided for hereinafter. Such license shall be nontransferable. (Ord. 20-08 § 9, 2008).
9.25.020 Animal shelter, kennel, pet shop and grooming parlor license – Contents.
Any person making application for an animal shelter, kennel, pet shop or grooming parlor license shall submit to the city administrator the following information:
(1) The name, address and phone number of the owner of such facility;
(2) The name, address and phone number of the person having primary supervision of such facility;
(3) The address or location and phone number of such facility;
(4) The maximum number of adult dogs which such facility will contain at any single time;
(5) The name and address of the person designated by the applicant as agent for service of legal process or notice;
(6) A statement giving permission for the inspection of such facility at any reasonable time;
(7) An affidavit of zoning compliance signed by the owner of such facility and approved by the city planner. (Ord. 20-08 § 9, 2008).
9.25.030 Animal shelter, kennel, pet shop and grooming parlor license – Inspection.
Upon application for an animal shelter, kennel, pet shop or grooming parlor license, the animal control officer shall inspect the proposed facilities to see whether the facilities will allow for safe and humane treatment of animals. If it is found they do not, the license shall not be issued and the applicant shall be advised in writing as to why the license is denied. (Ord. 20-08 § 9, 2008).
9.25.040 Animal shelter, kennel, pet shop and grooming parlor license – Expiration and renewal.
Each animal shelter, kennel, pet shop or grooming parlor license shall expire one year from the date of issuance thereof. License renewals shall be processed in the same manner as the original application, except that an affidavit of zoning compliance approved by the city planner is not required. (Ord. 20-08 § 9, 2008).
9.25.050 Animal shelter, kennel, pet shop and grooming parlor license – Fees.
The application for an animal shelter, kennel, pet shop or grooming parlor license shall be accompanied by a fee as established by resolution of the city council. (Ord. 20-08 § 9, 2008).
9.25.060 Animal shelter, kennel, pet shop and grooming parlor license – Display.
The license issued for a kennel or pet shop shall be posted in a conspicuous place upon the premises where such facility is located. (Ord. 20-08 § 9, 2008).
9.25.070 Animal shelter, kennel, pet shop and grooming parlor – Revocation, denial or refusal to renew.
A license for any kennel or pet shop may be revoked, denied or not renewed for failure to comply with the provisions of this chapter, and such action by the city administrator shall be final and conclusive unless within 10 days of written notification thereof an appeal is filed in the manner provided in BMC 6.04.150. (Ord. 20-08 § 9, 2008).
9.25.080 Animal shelters, kennels and pet shops – General requirements.
Animal shelters, kennels and pet shops shall meet the following conditions:
(1) Animal housing facilities shall be structurally sound, be maintained in good repair, and shall be designed so as to protect the animals from injury and restrict the entrance of other animals.
(2) Each animal shall be provided with adequate floor space to allow such animal to turn about freely and to easily stand, sit and lie in a comfortable normal position.
(3) Any electrical power shall be supplied in conformance with applicable electrical codes adequate to supply heating and lighting as may be required by this chapter.
(4) Water shall be supplied at sufficient pressure and quantity to clean indoor housing facilities and enclosures of debris and excrement.
(5) Suitable food and bedding shall be provided and stored in facilities adequate to provide protection against infestation or contamination by insects or rodents. Refrigeration shall be provided for the protection of perishable foods.
(6) Provision shall be made for the removal and disposal of animal and food wastes, bedding, dead animals and debris. Disposal facilities shall be so provided and operated as to minimize vermin infestation, odors and disease hazards.
(7) Washroom facilities, including sinks and toilets with hot and cold water, shall be conveniently available to maintain cleanliness among animal caretakers and for the purpose of washing utensils and equipment.
(8) Sick, diseased or injured animals shall be separated from those appearing healthy and normal and, if for sale, shall be removed from display and sale or adoption and kept in isolation quarters with adequate ventilation to keep from contaminating well animals.
(9) There shall be an employee or keeper on duty at all times during hours any establishment is open whose responsibility shall be the care and supervision of the animals in that shop or department held for sale, adoption or display.
(10) An employee, keeper or owner shall make provision to feed, water and do the necessary cleaning of animals. Puppies and kittens shall be fed and watered no less than twice every 12 hours and adult dogs and cats shall be fed and watered no less than twice every 24 hours.
(11) No person shall misrepresent an animal to a consumer in any way.
(12) No person shall knowingly give for adoption or sell a sick or injured animal without disclosing the sickness or injury to the adopter or purchaser.
(13) Animals which are caged, closely confined or restrained shall be permitted daily exercise for an appropriate length of time, as determined by their size, age and species, in a yard or area suitable for that purpose. (Ord. 20-08 § 9, 2008).
9.25.090 Indoor facilities – Specific conditions.
Animal shelters, kennels and pet shops which have indoor facilities for animals shall:
(1) Be sufficiently heated or cooled when necessary to protect the animals from temperatures to which they are not accustomed, taking into consideration their age, size and species;
(2) Be adequately ventilated to provide for the health of the animals and to remove foul odors therefrom. The ventilation system so utilized shall be designed so that the volume of air within any enclosed indoor facility or part thereof shall be replaced by fresh air three or more times per hour. If ventilation equipment is used, it shall be constructed in conformance with current standards of good engineering practice with respect to noise and minimization of drafts;
(3) Have ample light, either natural or artificial, or both, of good quality and well distributed to provide for such illumination as is necessary to inspect and clean during the entire working period. Such facilities shall be placed as to protect animals from excessive illumination. Sufficient lighting shall additionally be supplied in the area of sinks and toilets to provide for the hygiene of animal caretakers;
(4) Have interior walls, ceiling and floor surfaces constructed of materials which are resistant to the absorption of moisture and odors, or such surfaces shall be treated with sealant or with paint. Floor surfaces shall not be made of unsealed wood. Interior walls shall be constructed so that the interface with floor surfaces is sealed from the flow or accumulation of moisture or debris;
(5) Contain a suitable method of drainage to facilitate the rapid elimination of excess water under any weather or temperature condition from indoor housing facilities. Such system shall be connected to a sanitary sewer or septic tank system which shall conform with standards of city building codes. If drains are used, they shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, and a safe and effective disinfectant shall be used in the cleaning of such facilities;
(6) Be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, with the use of a safe and effective disinfectant in cleaning. (Ord. 20-08 § 9, 2008).
9.25.100 Outdoor facilities – Specific conditions.
Animal shelters, kennels and pet shops having outdoor facilities for animals shall:
(1) Be constructed to provide shelter from excessive sunlight, rain, snow, wind, heat, cold or other elements;
(2) Be constructed to provide sufficient space for the proper exercise and movement of each animal contained therein;
(3) Contain a suitable system of drainage and be constructed to prevent an accumulation of water, mud, debris, excrement or other material and capable of being kept clean and sanitary and shall be so kept;
(4) Be enclosed by walls or fences sufficient to keep animals within and to prevent entrance of other animals. (Ord. 20-08 § 9, 2008).
9.25.110 Animal shelter, kennel and pet shop – Recordkeeping requirements.
Each animal shelter, kennel or pet shop shall prepare, maintain and make available to the animal control officer a current record of all dogs auctioned off, sold, let or otherwise disposed of and a current record of all dogs born within such facility or acquired from other sources. Such records shall include the origin, age and type of dog, and the name and address of the transferee or transferor. (Ord. 20-08 § 9, 2008).
9.25.120 Kennels and pet shops – Inspection authority.
The animal control officer shall have the authority to enter and inspect the premises of an animal shelter, kennel, pet shop and grooming parlor licensed pursuant to this chapter at reasonable times to determine whether such facility is being operated in compliance with the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 20-08 § 9, 2008).
9.25.130 Personal obligation of animal owner.
Criminal penalties, civil penalties, redemption fees or costs of abatement are personal obligations of the animal owner or custodian or facility owner. There is a rebuttable presumption that one is an animal owner if one has applied to license or register the animal, that one is the animal’s custodian if the animal is in one’s possession, and that one is the owner of a facility if one has applied to license the facility. (Ord. 20-08 § 9, 2008).
9.25.140 Grooming parlors – Conditions.
Grooming parlors shall:
(1) Be located in an appropriate zone;
(2) Not board animals, but keep said animals for a reasonable time in order to perform the business of grooming;
(3) Keep each animal in an individual cage;
(4) Not permit animals therein kept for the direct purpose of grooming to have contact with other animals kept therein;
(5) Sanitize all equipment after each animal has been groomed;
(6) Not prescribe treatment or medicine that is in the province of a licensed veterinarian as provided in RCW 18.92.010;
(7) Not leave animals unattended during the drying process;
(8) Take reasonable precautions to prevent injury from occurring to any animals while in the custody of said parlor. (Ord. 20-08 § 9, 2008).
9.25.150 Enforcement – General.
Any designated animal control officer is authorized to take such lawful action, including but not limited to the issuance of criminal citations and notices of civil violation, as may be required to enforce the provisions of this chapter and the laws of the state of Washington as they pertain to animal cruelty, shelter, welfare, and control subject to the provisions of Chapter 1.12 BMC. (Ord. 20-08 § 9, 2008).
9.25.160 Penalties – Violations.
Any violation of any provision of this chapter shall be an infraction punishable in accordance with Chapter 1.12 BMC and the laws of the state of Washington. (Ord. 20-08 § 9, 2008).