Delano, Minnesota

SECTION 406.01. ANIMAL REGULATIONS AND LICENSES.

Subd. 19. Breeding Moratorium. Every female dog or female cat in heat shall be confined in a building or other enclosure in such manner that it cannot come in contact with another dog or cat except for planned breeding.  Upon capture and failure to reclaim the animal, every dog or cat shall be neutered or spayed prior to being transferred to a new owner.

SECTION 407.01. KENNELS.

Subd. 1.  Definitions.  As used in this Section, the following words and terms shall have the meanings stated:

A. “Private kennel” means a place where 3 or more dogs over 6 months of age are kept by their owner for no commercial purpose.

B. “Commercial kennel” means a place where any number of dogs of any age are kept, confined, or congregated for the purpose of selling, boarding, breeding, training, treating or grooming.

Subd. 2. License Required.  No person shall operate or maintain either a private or commercial kennel without a license therefor from the City.

Subd. 3.  License Restriction.  Kennel licenses shall be granted by the Council in only those instances where it finds the location and operation of the kennel will not adversely affect the public health, safety and general welfare.  No commercial kennel shall be established or maintained on any residentially zoned property nor shall any private kennel be established or maintained in any area where the lot is less than one acre.