Minnetrista, Minnesota

1110.01. – Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section, will have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

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Kennel, commercial means a kennel used for boarding and breeding or selling dogs for a profit.

1110.13. – Kennels.

Subd. 1. License required. All commercial and hobby kennels must have a current kennel license and a valid conditional use permit pursuant to the zoning code. Applications for a kennel license must be made to the city administrator and must be accompanied by a fee in the amount established by ordinance. In considering an application for such a license, the council must consider the proximity of the applicant’s property to surrounding neighbors, the number and types of dogs to be kept on the property and the proposed housing of the dogs, as well as other factors it deems relevant.

Subd. 2. License renewal. A kennel license must be renewed every year, but the council reserves the right to revoke such license at any time if a licensee fails to comply with any applicable provision of this section.

Subd. 3. Exception. A fresh litter of pups may be kept for a period of three months before such keeping is deemed to be a “kennel.”

1110.15. – 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 impoundment and failure to reclaim the animal, every dog or cat shall be neutered or spayed prior to being transferred to a new owner.