Coffeyville, Kansas

ARTICLE IV. – DOG KENNELS

Sec. 6-203. – Definitions.

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:

Dog kennel means any quarters of any description utilized commercially for the keeping, maintenance or breeding of dogs.

Sec. 6-204. – Compliance with article required.

It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a dog kennel within the city except as provided in this article.

Sec. 6-205. – Licensing requirements.

(a) Any person desiring to maintain a dog kennel in the city shall file a written application for a license to do so with the city clerk. The application shall affirmatively show that the applicant has facilities for keeping such animals in quarters meeting the standards set by state law and, in addition thereto, shall include the following:

(1) Confinement of the animals within limits not closer than 50 feet to the exterior limits of any dwelling resided in by anyone other than the applicant;

(2) Animals shall be confined in an enclosure sufficient to prohibit their running at large;

(3) The enclosure shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition at all times, and an approved insecticide shall be used as often as deemed necessary by the animal control officer;

(4) A shelter or area of sufficient size to be conducive to good sanitation practices and adequate drainage for the shelter or area shall be provided, and litter and droppings shall be collected and disposed of in a suitable and sanitary manner designated; and

(5) The area in which such kennel is to be maintained is zoned for such purpose.

(b) Any violation of the provisions of this article as shown by a certified abstract of conviction from the appropriate court submitted to the city clerk, or failure to comply with conditions set forth in this section as shown by a sworn affidavit of the animal control officer, shall be cause for revocation of the permit by the city.

(c) The annual fee for a license required by this section shall be as set forth in the city fee schedule, and shall be paid to the city clerk during the month of January of each year. The permit fee shall not be pro-rated.

(d) The licensing provisions of this section shall not apply to any kennel maintained in a proper zone and operated by a licensed doctor of veterinary medicine.