Lacon, Illinois

§ 90.07 KENNELS FOR DOGS AND CATS.

(A)   The term KENNEL as used in this chapter means any establishment engaged in the commercial business of breeding, showing, buying, selling or boarding of dogs and cats. In the areas where kennels are permitted, no kennel shall be located closer than 200 feet to the boundary of the nearest adjacent residential lot.

(B)   Kennels shall be allowed only in districts permitted under the city zoning ordinance, as amended.

(1)   License requirements. The keeper of a kennel shall obtain a license from the City Clerk before commencing operations, and pay an annual license fee of $100.

(2)   Sanitation. Every facility used as a kennel shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition, and no refuse or waste material shall be allowed to remain thereon for more than 24 hours. All animals shall be humanely treated; and any animal having any disease shall be properly isolated and treated.