Lakewood, New Jersey

§ 5-1.1 Definitions.

For the purpose of this chapter, the following terms, phrases, words and their derivations shall have the meaning stated herein unless their use in the text of this chapter clearly demonstrates a different meaning. When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense include the future, words used in the plural number include the singular number, and words used in the singular number include the plural number. The word “shall” is always mandatory and not merely directory.

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KENNEL OR PET SHOP

Shall mean any establishment or place wherein or whereon the raising, training, boarding, breeding, for hire or sale, of dogs, cats, birds, rodents, reptiles, or other small animals, fish or fowl, occurs, or the sale thereof, or where more than five dogs over the age of seven months or which have their permanent teeth, are kept.

§ 5-2.1 License Required.

Licenses shall be required for the following dogs of licensing age:

a. Any dog owned or kept within the Township by a resident of the Township on the first day of January of any calendar year.

b. Any dog acquired by any person during the course of the calendar year and kept within the Township for more than 10 days after acquisition.

c. Any dog attaining licensing age during the course of the calendar year.

d. Any unlicensed dog brought into the Township by any person and kept within the Township for more than 10 days.

e. Any dog licensed by another state brought into the Township by any person and kept within the Township for more than 90 days.

§ 5-2.5 Dog License Fees.

The fee for a dog license and registration tag shall be as follows:

§ 5-3 PET SHOPS, KENNELS, SHELTERS, AND POUNDS.

§ 5-3.1 License Required.

Any person who keeps or operates, or proposes to establish a kennel, pet shop, shelter or pound, shall apply to the Township Clerk for a license entitling him to keep or operate such establishments; such licenses shall not be transferable to another owner or different premises. Prior to issuance of the license, the applicant shall obtain a written confirmation from the Zoning Officer that the use is permitted in the particular zone where the establishment is located.

§ 5-3.2 Application Information.

The application shall contain the following information:

a. The name and permanent and local address of the applicant.

b. The street address where the establishment is located, or proposed to be located, together with a general description of the premises.

c. The purposes for which it is to be maintained.

d. The maximum number of dogs to be accommodated by such establishment at any one time.

e. The number of employees or volunteers who work on the premises on a daily basis.

§ 5-3.3 Approval of Health Officer.

No license shall be issued until the proposed licensee submits a written statement from the Health Officer of the Board of Health that the establishment or proposed establishment complies with local and state rules governing the location of the sanitation at such establishment.

§ 5-3.4 License Term.

All licenses issued for a kennel, pet shop, shelter or pound shall state the purpose for which the establishment is maintained and all such licenses shall expire on the last day of January of each year.

§ 5-3.5 License Fee.

The annual license fees for kennels, pet shops, shelters or pounds shall be as follows:

a. Kennel accommodating 10 or less dogs, $10.00.

b. Kennel accommodating more than 10 dogs, $25.00

§ 5-3.6 Compliance with Health Regulations.

All licenses issued for a kennel, pet shop, shelter or pound shall be subject to revocation by the Township Committee on recommendation of the State Department of Health or the Board of Health for failure to comply with the rules and regulations of the State Department of Health or the Board of Health, after the owner has been afforded a hearing by either the State Department of Health or the Board of Health.

Any person holding a license to establish, keep or operate a kennel, pet shop, shelter or pound shall comply with all Township ordinances and the rules and regulations promulgated by the State Department of Health governing the sanitary conduct and operation of kennels, pet shops, shelters and pounds, the preservation of sanitation therein, and the prevention of the spread of rabies and other diseases of dogs within and from such establishments.

§ 5-3.7 Reports to State Health Department.

The Township Clerk shall forward to the State Department of Health a list of kennels, pet shops, shelters and pounds licensed within 30 days after the licenses therefor are issued, which list shall include the name and address of the licensee and the type of license issued.

§ 5-3.8 Control of Dogs Off Premises.

No dog kept in a kennel, pet shop, shelter or pound shall be permitted off such premises, except on a leash or in a crate or other safe control.