Lynwood, Illinois

Sec. 14-121. – Definition.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Kennel means any establishment or premises wherein or whereon animals are kept for the purpose of breeding, boarding, sale, exchange or sporting purposes.

Sec. 14-122. – License.

No person, firm or corporation shall engage in the business of operating a kennel within the village without first having obtained a license therefor, as hereinafter provided. All kennel licenses shall expire on April 30 following the date of issuance. The annual license fee for each kennel shall be based on the number of animals that it is proposed to keep in the establishment or premises and shall be as established by the board of trustees as set forth in chapter 38. In computing the number of animals, those under six months of age shall not be counted.

Sec. 14-123. – Application.

Any person, firm or corporation desiring to conduct, carry on, or operate a kennel as defined in section 14-121, shall make written application for a license to do so, which application shall conform to the general requirements of this Code relating to applications for licenses. Such application shall also state the number of animals which it is proposed to keep in the establishment or on the premises for which an application for a license is made, and also state the exact location of the establishment. The application shall be presented to the president and board of trustees and upon receipt thereof the president of the village shall cause an investigation to be made as in his judgment is necessary, and if the applicant is prepared to conform to the ordinances of the village in regard to the kennel then the village clerk shall be instructed to issue a license to such applicant, upon the payment of a license fee as hereinafter provided.