Franklin Park, Illinois

5-7D-1. – Definition.

For purposes of this article, the term “kennel” is hereby defined to mean any establishment or premises wherein or whereon animals are kept for the purpose of breeding, boarding, sale, exchange or for sporting purposes.

5-7D-2. – License required.

No person shall engage in the business of operating a kennel within the village without first having obtained a license therefor, as provided in this article and the general licensing provisions of this code.

5-7D-3. – Application; investigation of premises.

Any person desiring to conduct, carry on, or operate a kennel as defined in this article, shall make written application for a license, conforming to the general requirements of this code relating to applications for licenses. Such application shall also state the number of animals the applicant proposes to keep in the establishment or on the premises for which application for a license is made, and also state the exact location of the establishment. Such application shall be presented to the president and board of trustees.

The public health officer shall cause an investigation to be made of the premises named and described in the application for the purpose of determining the fitness and suitability of premises for such business from a sanitary standpoint.

5-7D-4. – Fees.

The annual license fee for each dog kennel shall be based on the number of dogs which it is proposed to keep in the establishment or premises, and shall be as provided in section 11-1-2 of this code.

In computing the number of dogs, those under four (4) months of age shall not be counted.

5-7D-6. – General requirements.

(a) Ventilation. All kennels shall be adequately ventilated and ventilation facilities shall be maintained and operated so that all areas of the kennel shall be kept reasonably free from excessive heat, smoke, fumes and odors. Effective air recovery systems may be used in the ventilation of these areas. All rooms, areas and equipment, from which contaminated aerosols, obnoxious odors and the like, shall be effectively vented to the outside by forced ventilation in such a manner, as not to create a nuisance.

(b) Use of drugs restricted. All prescription drugs used at a kennel shall be dispensed by those licensed to administer drugs. Drugs shall be kept locked in approved storage receptacles and must meet all local and state regulations governing their use.

(c) Requirements for floors, walls, ceilings and paved areas. The floor surfaces in kennels shall be of a smooth, nonabsorbent material, and so constructed as to be easily cleanable. Wood, concrete and painted floors are prohibited. All floors shall be kept clean and in good repair. Floor drains shall be provided in all rooms where floors are subject to flooding type cleaning or where normal operations release or discharge water or other liquid waste on the floor. Strainers shall be used in all drains inside or outside the premises to prevent clogging.

The walls and ceilings of all rooms shall be kept clean and in good repair. All walls where animals are kept, shall have a finished surface that is easily cleanable, smooth, light colored and washable. Painted concrete or cinder block walls are prohibited.

All exterior driving or parking areas shall be kept clean and properly drained so that water will not accumulate and such areas shall be surfaced with concrete or asphalt.

(d) Treatment of animals by licensed veterinarian required. The treatment of animals in a kennel shall be under the supervision of a duly licensed veterinarian of the state.