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KENNEL LICENSE APPLICATIONS Dogs and dog kennels are regulated by Chapter 62, Subdivision Division 2, Sec. 62-181-�2-186 of the Municipal Code of Ordinances. It is unlawful for any person to own,operate,use,maintain or allow to exist any kennel on any property without a license from the city in accordance with this subdivision. It is unlawful for any person to own,harbor,keep or house three or more dogs,or five or more cats,over six months of age on any one lot or property without a valid residential or commercial kennel license. All dogs kept in residential kennels must also be individually licensed by the City. Kennel licenses will not be granted unless the property is fenced or contains a proper kennel structure to prevent the dogs from running at large. Kennel structures (dog houses and/or fenced runs) must be located at least 10 feet from any abutting property line and must otherwise comply with all accessory structure zoning requirements. Kennel structures located within 30 feet of any neighboring property must be licensed even if used for only 1 or 2 dogs. Kennel licenses expire on December 3 l st of each year. Annual renewal applications are due on or before December 1 st of each year. Kennel licenses may be denied or revoked for cause including unsanitary facilities,keeping more dogs or cats than the license authorizes,keeping unlicensed dogs,allowing dogs/cats to run at large or other nuisance complaints. DEFINITIONS KENNEL COMMERCIAL. A place or premises where three or more dogs or five or more cats over six months of age aze kept or housed at any one time for commercial purposes including sale,boarding,breeding, grooming,training,or medical caze. KENNEL RESIDENTIAL. An accessory residential use or place where three or more dogs or five or more cats over six months of age are kept or housed for the sole noncommercial use,benefit or enjoyment of the properly owner or occupant.