§ 4-87. Standards for granting, denying or revoking license.

(a)

A kennel license shall be issued only upon a finding that the dogs will not materially impact the neighborhood in which the kennel would be located. Requests to grant, deny, revoke or modify kennel permits shall be evaluated by considering impacts on the surrounding neighborhood, including, but not limited to, the number of dogs in relation to the density and number of people surrounding the applicant's property, the size of the space in which the animals will be contained, provisions for the health and safety of the animals, the size and type of dogs, and prior complaints about or convictions of applicants relating to animal husbandry.

(b)

Receipt by the city of two or more verified and documented complaints regarding violation of any of the provisions of this division or of the city's nuisance ordinance within any 12-month period prior to application for a kennel permit may be grounds for denial of the permit, in addition to any other remedy authorized by law. If multiple complaints are received from a single person or address, such complaints will be verified by the city prior to any denial.

(c)

Receipt by the city of two or more verified and documented complaints regarding violation of any of the provisions of this division or the city's nuisance ordinance within any 12-month period shall be grounds for the city to revoke or modify a kennel license, in addition to any other remedy authorized by law.

(d)

The city shall maintain records of all dog complaints for a period of five years.

(Prior Code, § 42.200; Code 2006, § 6.6.14; Ord. No. 1224, § 2, 1991; Ord. No. 1509, § 1(6.6.15), 6-12-2012)