Commercial, New Jersey

§ 90-2 Definitions.

The words hereinafter defined shall have the meaning for the purpose of this article as follows:

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KENNEL

Any property wherein there are more than five dogs of licensing age and five cats fully grown shall be deemed a kennel for purposes of this article. Any establishment wherein or whereon the business of boarding or selling dogs or breeding dogs for the sale is carried on, except a pet shop.

§ 90-3 Dog and cat license requirements; limitations on number of dogs and cats.

A. Dogs.

(a) No person shall own, keep or harbor any dog within the municipality except in compliance with the provisions of this article and unless such person shall first obtain a license and official metal registration tag therefor issued by the Dog Registrar upon application by the owner, payment of the prescribed fee and proof of rabies vaccination as per state law.

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B. Cats.

1. No person shall own, keep or harbor any cat within the municipality except in compliance with the provisions of this article and unless such person shall first obtain a license and official record of registration therefor issued by the Dog Registrar upon application by the owner, payment of the prescribed fee and proof of rabies vaccination as per state law.

§ 90-5 Fees; expiration; exemptions.

A. Dog and cat license fees.

(1) The person applying for a license and registration tag for a dog shall pay to the Township a fee of:

§ 90-23 License for kennel, pet shop, shelter or pound.

A. Any person who keeps or operates or proposes to establish a kennel, pet shop, shelter or pound shall apply to the Township Zoning Officer for a determination of whether the proposed use meets zoning ordinance requirements or if a variance and site plan would be is required by the Land Use Board to entitle him or her to keep or operate such establishment. Any person who is granted permission to establish a kennel, pet shop, shelter or pound shall not be required to secure individual licenses for dogs or cats owned by such licensee, and kept at such establishments. Such license for kennel, pet shop, shelter, or pound, shall not be transferable to another owner of different premises.

B. If a Zoning Officer determines that variance or site plan review is needed, the application shall describe the premises where the establishment is located or proposed to be located, the purpose or purposes for which it is to be maintained and shall be accompanied by the written approval of the Zoning Officer and the Cumberland County health authority showing that plans will be in compliance with the local and state rules and regulations governing location and sanitation at such establishment. The application will also describe the maximum number of dogs, cats or other animals to be accommodated by such establishment at any one time. The maximum number of dogs allowed is 20 on the site at any one time. The maximum number of cats allowed is 20 on the site at any one time. This is dependent upon the size of kennel, pet shop, shelter or pound.

C. All licenses issued for a kennel, pet shop, shelter or pound shall state the purpose for which the establishment has been maintained and all such licenses shall expire on the last day of January of each year and be subject to revocation by the Township on recommendation of the State Department of Health or County Board of Health.

D. All licenses for a kennel, pet shop, shelter or pound shall be forwarded to the Township Committee for approval upon recommendation of either the Zoning Officer or the Land Use Board. The Township Committee during January of each year can renew licenses with a majority vote upon recommendation of the Animal Control Officer or County Board of Health that establishment is in full compliance and being properly maintained.

E. The Animal Control Officer or State or County Board of Health shall ensure any person holding a license to establish, keep or operate a kennel, pet shop, or shelter or pound shall comply with applicable state, county and local laws.

F. A license for a kennel, pet shop, shelter or pound shall be as follows:

(1) Kennel accommodating 10 or fewer dogs: $10.

(2) Kennel accommodating more than 10 dogs: $25.