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502.32 - POSSESSION OF NUISANCE ANIMALS No person shall keep, own, harbor, or otherwise possess within the City an animal which is a public nuisance animal as defined in Section 502.00. 502.34 - ANIMALS DISTURBING THE PEACE It shall be unlawful for any person to own, keep, have in his possession, or harbor any animal which by frequent and habitual howling, yelping, barking or otherwise, shall cause serious annoyance or disturbance to persons or to the neighborhood; provided, however, that the provisions of this ordinance shall not apply to duly auShorized hospitals or clinics established and operating for the treatment of small animals. No person shall be convicted under the provisions of 5his ordinance except upon the evidence from fifty percent (50%) of the adult residents living within five hundred (500) feet of the residence of the animal complained of or from four (4) persons each of a different household, whichever is less, and no warrant shall be issued except after written notice has been mailed or delivered to the occupant of the premises where such animal is kept or harbored advising that a complaint has been made about the animal and calling attention to the provisions of this ordinance. 502.36 - PERMITS FOR COMMERCIAL AND PRIVATE KENNELS i. No person shall own, harbor, or keep upon his premises more than three (3)dogs or cats over the age of six (6) months unless in a commerical or private kennel duly permitted under this section. If the premises is ten {t0) acres or more, said person may own, keep, or harbor up to ten (10) cats over the age of six (6) months as long as they have been spayed, neutered, and documentation to that fact is provided. 2. No person shall operate a commercial or private kennel in this City without first obtaining a permit. Application for such permit shall be made to the City Administrator and shall be accompanied by the permit fee. 3. Commercial and private kennel permits shall be issued on an annual basis, expiring on December 31 following the first effective day of the kennel permit. The commercial kennel permit fee shall be the amoun~ per year or fraction thereof as se% by the Council from time to time. 4. Commercial and private kennels shall be kept in a clean and healthful condition at all times and shall be open for inspection by duly authorized City authorities at any reasonable time. A commercial or private kennel permit may be revoked by the Council by reason of the violation of this ordinance or any health or nuisance order, laws, or regulations.