It is unlawful for any person to maintain or to operate any commercial kennel within the city without first having obtained a valid city license therefor as required by this chapter. (Ord. 233 Art. VIII §1, 1975; Ord. 993 §13, 1993)

The owner or operator of any commercial kennel shall procure a city license from the city clerk on or before the first day of March of each year prior to the commencement of such kennel, and in the manner prescribed in sections 6-36-030 through 6-36-050. (Ord. 493 §4, 1982)

All applicants for a commercial kennel license must, at the time of application, have a valid license to operate the kennel issued by the Colorado Department of Health. The existence of a state license, however, shall not in itself assure that a city license shall be issued. (Ord. 233 Art. VIII §2(b), 1975)

No commercial kennel license shall be issued until a written inspection certificate therefor has been issued by the humane officer certifying approval of such kennel. The humane officer's determination as to the issuance or denial of any kennel license shall be based upon the standards and requirements for kennels established by this chapter. Any certificate certifying approval shall certify that the kennel is in compliance with the standards and requirements established by this chapter. Any certificate of denial shall set forth the reasons for such denial. The humane officer shall have the right to inspect any premises licensed under this section at any time, and nothing shall prevent the entry onto private property for the purposes of inspection. The application for a kennel license shall constitute consent to such entry and inspection. (Ord. 233 Art. VIII §2(c), 1975; Ord. 993 §14, 1993)

All kennel applications shall be filed upon forms provided by the city clerk, and shall contain the following information:

(A) Applicant's name, address, and telephone number;

(B) Location where such kennel is to be maintained or operated;

(C) Name, address, and telephone number of the owner of the premises upon which such kennel is to be maintained or operated;

(D) Name, address, and telephone number of the responsible person who can be reached during an emergency at times other than regular business hours;

(E) A complete and accurate list of the kinds and maximum number of animals to be housed at any one time;

(F) Such other information as may be requested by the city clerk; and

(G) Copies of the state license and humane officer's written certificate as required by sections 6-04-030 and 6-04-040, which shall be attached to the application. (Ord. 233 Art. VIII §2(d), 1975)

All commercial kennel licenses must be renewed each year between January 1st and March 1st. (Ord. 233 Art. VIII §3, 1975; Ord. 993 §15, 1993)

The annual license fee for commercial kennels shall be $50.00. (Ord. 233 Art. VIII §4, 1975; Ord. 993 §16, 1993)

Upon finding that a kennel license application or renewal is in order and that the license fees have been paid, the city clerk shall issue the appropriate license. The license issued shall specify the kinds and maximum number of animals permitted to be kept, handled, or exhibited. It is unlawful for the licensee to keep, handle, or exhibit any number of animals in excess of the maximum number specified on the license. (Ord. 233 Art. VIII §5, 1975)

There shall be no refunds or transfers of any kennel licenses. Lost or destroyed licenses may be replaced upon application to the city clerk, and payment of a fee of $5.00. (Ord. 233 Art. VIII §6, 1975)

The following standards shall be maintained in all kennels:

(A) All animals shall be provided good and wholesome food and water as often as the feeding habits for such animals require;

(B) Quarters for the animals shall: provide for proper bedding, be kept in a clean and sanitary condition, be adequately ventilated, protect the animals from excessive heat and cold, shall not be overcrowded, and shall be constructed in such a manner to prevent escape therefrom;

(C) Animals shall not be without attention for more than twelve consecutive hours;

(D) The licensee shall use every reasonable precaution to ensure that animals are not teased, abused, mistreated, annoyed, tormented, or in any manner made to suffer by any person or by any means;

(E) Animals which are enemies by nature, or which are temperamentally unsuited, shall not be quartered together or so near to each other as to cause the animals to be in fear, or to be abused, tormented, or annoyed;

(F) Sick or diseased animals shall be isolated from healthy animals at all times, and so segregated that the illness or disease shall not be transmitted to other animals;

(G) Kennels shall be operated in such a manner as to eliminate excessive or untimely noise and excessive odors from such kennels. (Ord. 233 Art. VIII §7, 1975)

The humane officer may revoke or suspend any kennel license issued under this chapter when the kennel for which such license has been issued is found to be in violation of this title or of any other applicable law. (Ord. 233 Art. VIII §8, 1975)

This chapter shall not apply to and shall not be construed to require a kennel license for a veterinarian to board animals receiving veterinary medical care, or to board animals which are under observation. (Ord. 233 Art. VIII §9, 1975)

It is unlawful for any person to operate a commercial kennel except in a zoning district where such use is permitted in accordance with title 17, B.M.C., including the provisions of chapter 17-36. No commercial kennel license may be issued unless the kennel is located in a zoning district where such use is permitted in accordance with title 17, B.M.C., including the provisions of chapter 17-36. (Ord. 493 §5, 1982)