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to be removed t,Lnder?f;±e- to be added 10.31 — Determination of Dog Kennel. (a) The keeping of more than three dogs on the same premises, whether owned by the same person or not and for whatever purpose kept, shall constitute a "kennel;" except that a fresh litter of pups born of the dog(s) allowed on the premises may be kept for a period of six months before such keeping shall be deemed to be a kennel. No person may operate a kennel without first obtaining a permit from the city. (b) Nuisance Declared: Because the keeping of more than three dogs on the same premises is subject to great abuse, causing discomfort to people in the area by way of smell, noise, hazard, and general aesthetic depreciation, the keeping of more than three dogs on the premises without obtaining a kennel license pursuant to applicable ordinances and the city zoning ordinance is hereby declared to be a nuisance, and no person shall keep or maintain a dog kennel within the city without proper city authorization. (C) Kennel Permit (1) Issuance; No person shall operate a kennel in the city without first obtaining a permit. Application for such permit shall be made to the office of the city clerk and shall be accompanied by the permit fee. Such a permit shall be issued by the office of the city clerk upon a showing of compliance with all laws and ordinances. (2) Term and renewal; fee. Kennel permits shall expire on December 31 of the year issued. �. Licenses must be renewed annually. Application for renewal shall be made at least 60 days before the expiration and shall be in the form and manner required for the original license. The kennel permit fees shall be as established by ordinance and paid at the time of application. (3) Upon timely submission of an application for renewal, the office of the city clerk shall renew each license meeting the requirements for the issuance of the original license no later than 30 days before the expiration. Late applications shall be acted upon within 30 days of the application date. (4) Maintenance of premises; inspections; revocation of permit. Commercial and private kennels shall be kept in a clean and healthful condition at all times and shall be open for inspection by the animal control officer at any reasonable time. A commercial or private kennel permit may be revoked by the council as outlined in section 38-35 by reason of the violation of this chapter or any health or nuisance order, law, or regulation. Commercial and private kennels must meet the minimum standards set forth per the Minnesota Pet and Companion Welfare Act, Minnesota Statute Chapter 346.35 — 346.44. (5) Right to hearing. If a license is denied by the office of the city clerk, the city clerk shall notify the applicant of the determination in writing, including the facts and specific section or sections of this article upon which this determination was made, and their right to a hearing before the city council. The city clerk shall follow the hearing procedures outlined in article II of chapter 38 regarding business licenses and business permits. PI11RII If NATURd Last Updated January 2019