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. ', �,Q!It/�� ��,11w C 1 Y'�� �+�ai• 9.12 Sub 15 Animal Limits A. No person shall own, harbor, keep or have custody of more than four dogs and cats in combination, no more than two of which may be dogs over six months old on their property without having first secured a Multiple Animal License as required herein,except individuals involved in any animal—related business. Animals which have been specially trained and certified to perform certain tasks such as for handicapped,police K-9s, seazch and rescue, and other designated working animals are not counted in this requirement, nor are animals that aze part of any registered foster parent program. B. Duration of Multiple Animal Licenses: Multiple animal licenses shall be issued on an annual basis and shall be made for the whole or unexpired portion of the year ending on December 31 next following the effective date of the license. C. Multiple Animal License: Individuals must make application for a multiple animal license on forms provided by the City and submitted to the Police Department. A license issued or to be issued by the City may be denied for any of the following reasons: 1. Fraud, misrepresentation, or incorrect statement contained in the application. 2. Conviction of any crime, or misdemeanor, pertaining to the keeping or care of animals. 3. Failure to submit or pass an annual inspection of the premises to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the animals under the applicant"s care as well as the public in generaL D. . Issuance of Multiple Animal License. Licenses will be administratively approved. In the event of denial, a grievance process is established within the City. First appeal shall be reviewed by the Chief of Police and final appeal shall be reviewed by the City CounciL Applications that are denied will be advised of the entire appeal process available to them at the time of denial and the reason for denial. The application process shall be as follows: 1. Requests for licenses shall be filed with the Police Department on an official application form provided by the City. Such application shall be accompanied by a fee as set forth in the City Code. The application fee shall also cover the costs of individual licenses for the first four(4) animals. 2. Applications for licenses shall be approved or denied within thirty(30) days from the date of its official and complete submission unless a time waiver is granted by the applicant. 3. The designated staff person shall conduct a background check on the applicant(s)to determine whether there have been any convictions for any animal- related offenses by the applicant(s). 4. The City shall conduct an inspection of the premises to ensure the health,