Chapter 7.26
GROOMING PARLORS
Sections:
7.26.010 Grooming parlors license required.
7.26.040 Proration of license fee.
7.26.070 Operation and facility requirements.
7.26.010 Grooming parlors license required.
Grooming parlors shall be licensed annually before or during the month of July or within 30 days prior to commencement of operation. (Ord. 1750 § 10, 1999).
7.26.020 License expiration.
Grooming parlor licenses shall expire on June 30th of each year. (Ord. 1750 § 10, 1999).
7.26.030 License fee.
The annual license fee for a grooming parlor shall be $100.00 plus a $25.00 inspection fee for new applications. There shall be an additional fee of $25.00 if the license is not obtained by July 31st; provided, that if the grooming parlor is operated in conjunction with a pet shop by the owner or operator thereof, the license fee shall not be collected. (Ord. 1750 § 10, 1999).
7.26.040 Proration of license fee.
Upon commencement of operation the initial license fee for a grooming parlor shall be prorated according to the number of months remaining in the license year. (Ord. 1750 § 10, 1999).
7.26.050 License application.
An application for a grooming parlor license shall be made to the animal control authority and shall contain the following:
(1) The name, address and telephone number of the owner or operator of the facility, and the name and address of the facility;
(2) A brief description of the size and nature of the contemplated operation; and
(3) A written statement from:
(a) The city’s planning department that the proposed operation conforms to the city’s uniform building code and all other land use regulations;
(b) The city financial department confirming the proposed operation conforms to the city’s business license code; and
(c) The Kitsap County health district. (Ord. 1750 § 10, 1999).
7.26.060 License issuance.
The animal control authority shall issue the license or renewal thereof if the license fee is paid, if the application meets the requirements of POMC 7.26.050, and if, upon inspection, the operation or contemplated operation meets or will meet the requirements of POMC 7.26.070. The license shall contain its date of expiration. The license shall be prominently displayed at the place of operation. (Ord. 1750 § 10, 1999).
7.26.070 Operation and facility requirements.
Grooming parlors shall:
(1) Not board animals;
(2) Provide restraining straps for animals to prevent injury to animals while being groomed;
(3) Sterilize grooming equipment after each use;
(4) Not leave animals unmonitored while drying before a dryer;
(5) Not prescribe or administer treatment or medicine or otherwise engage in veterinary practice as defined by RCW 18.92.010;
(6) Not cage animals in the same cage unless so requested by the owner of the animals;
(7) Be structurally sound and in good repair;
(8) Have grooming areas with walls, ceilings, and floors, which are sealed and are resistant to absorption of moisture and odors; and
(9) Be cleaned and sanitized on a regular basis. (Ord. 1750 § 10, 1999).
7.26.080 Inspections.
The animal control authority shall inspect existing or proposed grooming parlors in connection with its licensing investigation and when inspections are necessary to insure compliance with this chapter. Inspections shall be made during regular business hours. (Ord. 1750 § 10, 1999).
7.26.090 Revocation.
The animal control authority may revoke grooming parlor licenses if the grooming parlor is operating in violation of POMC 7.26.070. (Ord. 1750 § 10, 1999).