Pet Shops, Kennels and Grooming Establishments.

(1) 

Definitions.

(a) 

Pet Shop Defined. The term "pet shop," as used herein, shall mean any commercial establishment wherein animals or birds are kept or maintained for and prior to sale. This definition does not include establishments which are keeping or maintaining for sale only fish or other aquatic or nonmammalian amphibious species.

(b) 

Kennel Defined. "Kennel" is any commercial establishment where more than two (2) cats, dogs or other animals not prohibited by sec. 7.21(1) may be kept for boarding, breeding, sale or sporting purposes.

(c) 

Grooming Establishment Defined. The term "grooming establishment," as used herein, shall mean any commercial establishment at which dogs, cats or other animals are bathed, groomed, clipped, trimmed or shorn or other such treatment is administered, and where no animals are kept or maintained on the premises overnight.

(2) 

Permit Required. The Health Commissioner may issue a pet shop, kennel or grooming establishment permit upon submission of a completed application, payment of a fee of thirty dollars ($30.) and inspection of the premises. Each such permit shall expire one year from the date of issuance, unless revoked for cause prior to the date of expiration. Any permit fee paid on July 1 or later shall be subject to a late fee of fifteen dollars ($15.). The cost for a duplicate permit shall be fifteen dollars ($15.).

[Ord. O-2017-0018, 4/18/2017]

(3) 

Condition for Issuing and Maintaining Permit. Upon application for issuance or renewal of a pet shop, kennel or grooming establishment permit, an inspection shall be made to determine compliance with the provisions of sec. 7.123(3).

(a) 

No pet shop, kennel or grooming establishment shall be located in any building wherein food products are stored, served or prepared, unless a minimum distance of fifty (50) feet is maintained between such facilities and food storage, preparation or service area or areas. For purposes of this section, containment of the pet shop, kennel or grooming establishment area by a floor to ceiling wall, and a self-closing door, shall constitute adequate separation.

(b) 

The maximum number of animals to be kept at the facility shall be determined and this number shall be recorded on the permit, if and when issued.

(4) 

Revocation of Permit. The Health Commissioner may revoke a pet shop, kennel or grooming establishment permit for serious and/or repeated noncompliance with the provisions of the section. Appeal of revocation shall be made in writing to the Common Council and execution of the revocation shall be stayed pending action by the Council.

(5) 

Reinspection Fees. Any licensee or applicant that requires a reinspection during the licensing year due to the Health Department finding a violation of this section, or state statute or state regulation relating to pet shops, kennels, or grooming establishments, or finding a health nuisance, as defined in Section 7.03 of the Revised Municipal Code, shall pay a first reinspection fee of ten dollars ($10.). Any licensee or applicant that requires a second or subsequent reinspection during the licensing year due to the Health Department finding a violation of this section, or state statute or state regulation relating to pet shops, kennels, or grooming establishments, or finding a health nuisance, as defined in Section 7.03 of the Revised Municipal Code, shall pay a second or subsequent reinspection fee of fifteen dollars ($15.).

[Ord. O-2017-0018, 4/18/2017]