HomeMy WebLinkAbout3829 Ordinance ORDINANCE NO 3a-02—'11
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Pasco, amending Section 8.02.250 of the
Pasco Municipal Code and adding Section 8.02.255, regarding animal control
commercial kennel licensing, standards and inspections.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Pasco has determined that certain
amendments regarding commercial kennel licensing, standards and inspections are
warranted;
NOW, THEREFORE, The City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington,
Does Ordain as Follows: (deletions by interlineations, additions by underlining)
Section 1. That Section 8.02.250 of the Pasco Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
8.02.250 KENNELS - LICENSING PROVISION - COMMERICAL KENNELS. No
person, firm or corporation shall maintain a commercial kennel within the City without
having a current business license and valid commercial kennel license therefore posted
in plain view on the premises. The The City Clerk shall issue an annual
business license and commercial kennel licenses upon the payment of an annual fee as
established by the City Council fFem tome to time in Chapter 3.07 of this Code and upon
receipt of an annual Certificate of Inspection from the Inspection Services Manager. No
license shall be issued for a commercial kennel located in violation of any zoning
regulations governing the location of commercial kennels, or operated in violation of any
other law. (Ord. 3326 Sec. 1, 1998.)
Section 2. That Section 8.02.255 of the Pasco Municipal Code is added to read
as follows:
8.02.255 KENNEL — STANDARDS AND INSPECTION -- COMMERCIAL
KENNELS.
(1) Construction and maintenance: All facilities shall be so constructed and
maintained as to provide_ comfort and safety for animals. All areas of the premises
shall be maintained in a clean and orderly condition, free of objectionable odors. All
facilities shall comply with applicable state and municipal laws, ordinances and
regulations.
(2) Ventilation: Adequate heating and cooling shall be provided for the comfort of
the animals, and the facility shall have sufficient ventilation in all areas. Kennels and
animal shelters must provide for a minimum of three air changes per hour.
(3) Lighting: Proper lighting shall be provided in all rooms utilized for the care and
confinement of animals. Outside lighting shall be adequate to identify the building
and to assist the animal caregivers and clients.
(4) Water: Potable water shall be provided.
(5) Basic sanitation: Any equipment, instruments or facilities used in the
confinement and treatment of animals shall be clean and sanitary at all times to
protect against the spread of diseases, parasites and infection.
(6) Waste disposal: Covered waste containers, impermeable by water, shall be
used for the removal and disposal of animal and food wastes, bedding, animal
tissues, debris and other waste.
Disposal facilities shall be so operated as to minimize insect or other vermin
infestation, and to`prevent odor and disease hazards or other nuisance conditions.
(7) Animal housing areas: Any facility confining animals shall have individual
cages pens, exercise areas or stalls to confine said animals in a comfortable,
sanitary and safe manner.
(8) Runs and exercise area: All runs and exercise pens shall be of adequate size
to allow comfort and exercise. Runs and exercise pens shall provide and allow
effective separation of adiacent animals and their waste products, and shall be
constructed in such a manner as to protect against escape or injury. Floors of runs
shall be of impervious material.
The facility shall use refrigeration and employ a procedure for the prompt, sanitary
and esthetic disposal of dead animals which complies with all applicable state,
county and municipal laws. ordinances and regulations.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its
passage and five days following its publication as required by law.
PASSED by the City_Qouncil of the City of Pasco, Washington and approved as
provided by law this c�- ! S/ day of 6L v 2007.
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Joyc Is Mayor
ATT Ti APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Debr ark, City Leland B. Kerr, City Attorney