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4. No person shall own, harbor, or keep upon his premises more <br />than three (3) dogs over the age of six (6) months unless in a <br />private kennel duly licensed under this section. <br /> <br />5. No person shall own, harbor, or keep upon his premises more <br />than three (3) cats over the age of six months unless in a private <br />kennel. If his premises is ten (10) acres or more, said person <br />may own up to ten (10) cats over the age of six (6) months as long <br />as they have been spayed or neutered, and owner has provided <br />documentation to that fact. <br /> <br />502.38 - MAINTENANCE OF PRIVATE KENNELS AND COMMERCIAL DO~ <br /> <br />KENNELS. <br /> <br />1. Private and commercial kennel facilities shall be <br />structurally sound and maintained in good repair. Indoor housing <br />facilities should be adequately ventilated and have ample light <br />and heat, either natural or artificial. <br /> <br />2. Animals kept outside shall be provided with access to shelter <br />to protect them from the sun, rain, and snow, together with <br />adequate bedding when the temperature falls below 50 degrees. <br /> <br />3. If animals are confined by chains, such chains shall be so <br />attached that they cannot become entangled with the chains of <br />other animals or any other objects. Chains shall be of a size <br />commonly used for the size of animals involved and shall be <br />attached to the animal by means of a well-fitted collar. Such <br />chains shall be at least three times the length of the animal as <br />measured from the tip of its nose to the base of its tail. <br /> <br />4. Enclosure shall be of sufficient size to allow each animal to <br />turn around fully and stand, sit, and lie in a comfortable normal <br />position. The floors of the enclosure shall be constructed so as <br />to prevent injury to the animal's legs and feet. <br /> <br />5. The temperature for indoor housing facilities shall not be <br />allowed to fall below 50 degrees Fahrenheit for animals not <br />accustomed to lower temperatures. <br /> <br />6. Disposal facilities shall be provided to minimize vermin, <br />infestation, odors and disease hazards. <br /> <br />7. Adequate storage and refrigeration shall be provided to <br />protect food supplies against contamination and deterioration. <br /> <br /> Section 2. Summary Approved. The City Council hereby <br />determines that the text of the summary of this ordinance marked <br /> <br /> <br />