Chaska, Minnesota

9.20.020 Definitions – Kennels

Commercial kennel: A place where any number of dogs and/or cats of any age are kept, confined or congregated for the purpose of selling, boarding, breeding, training, treating or grooming.

9.20.030  Kennels Restricted To Certain Areas

Commercial kennels shall be allowed by Special Use Permit only in the R-Rural District as authorized by the Chaska Zoning Ordinance and subject to the conditions set forth therein; or if permitted as a part of a veterinary clinic permitted and regulated pursuant to the City of Chaska zoning ordinances.

9.20.040 Maintenance Of Kennels, Dogs In Kennels

All commercial kennels shall be maintained in the following manner:

1. Kennels shall be kept in a clean, sanitary and well ventilated condition at all times, and shall be open to inspection by the Community Services Officer of the City at all reasonable times.
2. All dogs kept outside shall be provided with access to shelter protecting them from the sun, rain and snow, together with adequate bedding when the temperature falls below fifty (50) degrees Fahrenheit.
3. All dogs and cats confined by chains shall have the chain so attached that they cannot become entangled with the chains of other dogs, cats or any other objects. Such chains shall be attached to the dog or cat by means of a well-fitted collar and shall be of such length as to allow said animal to enjoy a reasonable amount of freedom and to obtain access to food, water and shelter.

9.20.060 Kennel License Fee

The license fee for a commercial kennel shall be one hundred dollars ($100.00) per year.

9.20.070 Kennel License Restrictions

1. An application for a kennel license shall be submitted to the City of Chaska accompanied by the appropriate fee. The applicant must also submit an acknowledgment form signed by each of the surrounding property owners. The form shall state that the applicant has notified the property owners of the application and that they may contact the City with any comments they might have.
2. A kennel license may be issued after an inspection shows that adequate safeguards are present to protect the surrounding neighborhood from nuisances and to insure compliance with this section. A license may not be issued if the kennel does not comply with the applicable State health and maintenance standards promulgated pursuant to 1992 Minn. Stat. § 347.35.
3. A license may be issued for one or two years and shall expire on December 31. A license may be revoked by the City because of a violation of this section, or any other relevant law, ordinance or regulation.All licensed commercial kennels within the City are subject to inspections as provided in 1992 Minn. Stat. § 347.37. A license violation not corrected within ten (10) days after notice will be grounds for revocation of the license.