ORD 93-02P0
CITY OF OTSEGO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 93
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2 OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO,
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE KEEPING OF DOGS, ADDING PROVISIONS
REGULATING KENNELS AND PROVIDING FOR LICENSING OF KENNELS.
Section 1. Section 1. Definition, is amended to add the following
definition:
"E. The term "kennel" shall mean any lot, premises, dwelling
or dwelling unit in which three (3) or more dogs over the age
of six (6) months are kept, harbored, owned or otherwise
possessed, either on a commercial basis or scale for boarding
or breeding, or on a private basis_ for personal use, enjoyment
or profit."
Section 2. Section 12 is added to the ordinance:
"Section 12. Permits for Commercial Docr Kennels: Permits for
Keeping More Than Three Dogs over lne ask vL aim
Subd. 1. No person shall operate`a commercial dog kennel
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such permit shall be made to the City Zoning Administrator and
shall be accompanied by the permit fee established by the City
Council.
Subd. 2. Commercial kennel permits shall be issued on an
annual basis, expiring on December 31, following the first
elective day of the kennel permit. , ::The commercial kennel
permit fee shall be the amount per year or fraction thereof as
set by the City Council from time to time.
Subd. 3. Commercial kennels shall be kept in a clean and
healthful condition at all times and shall be open for
inspection by duly authorized City authorities at any
reasonable time. A commercial kennel permit may be revoked by
the City Council by reason of the violation of this ordinance
or any health nuisance or zoning Iordinance, law, or
regulation.
Subd. 4. No person shall own or otherwise possess, keep, or
harbor upon any lot, premises, dwelling or dwelling unit more
than three (3) dogs over the age of six (6) months unless in
a commercial kennel duly licensed under this section.
Subd. 5. The number of dogs permitted in Subsection 4 may be
increased by obtaining a permit issued by the Animal Warden or
Zoning Administrator. Such permit shall specify any
restrictions, limitations, conditions or prohibitions which
the Animal Warden or Zoning Administrator deems reasonably
necessary to protect any person or neighboring use from
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unsanitary conditions, unreasonable noise or odors, or
annoyance, or to protect the public health or safety. Such a
permit may be modified from time to time or revoked by the
Animal Warden or Zoning Administrator for failure to conform
to such restrictions, limitations, conditions, or
prohibitions. Such modification or revocation shall be
effective from after ten (10) days following the mailing of
written notice thereof by certified mail to the person or
person owning, possessing, keeping, or harboring such dogs.
Subd. 6. The Animal Warden or Zoning Administrator may grant
any permit pursuant to thissection after the applicant has.
sought the written consent of AT LEAST EIGHTY PERCENT (80%) of
the occupants of the several descriptions of the real estate
situated within 100 feet of the applicant's real estate. SUCH
WRITTEN CONSENT SHALL BE REQUIRED ON THE FIRST AND INITIAL
APPLICATION AND AS OFTEN THEREAFTER AS THE ANIMAL WARDEN OR
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR DEEMS NECESSARY.
Section 3. Section 13 is added to the Ordinance:
"Section 13, Maintenance of Animal Quarters and
Commercial Dog Kennels.
Subd. 1. Animal housing facilities and commercial dog kennel
facilities shall be structurally sound and maintained in good
repair. Indoor housing facilities shall be structurally sound -
and maintained in good repair. Indoor housing facilities
should be adequately ventilated and have ample light and heat,
either natural or artificial.
Subd. 2. Prior to approval of a license for any commercial
kennel the owner(s) must submit, for review and approval by
the City, a detailed layout of the proposed facilities showing
proposed improvements all on the same scale. Any changes
required by the Animal Warden and/or Zoning Administrator
shall be made prior to final issuance of a permit.
Subd. 3. Dogs kept outside shall be provided with access to
shelter to protect them from the sun, rain, and snow, together
with adequate bedding when the temperature falls below 50
degrees fahrenheit.
Subd. 4. If dogs are confined by chains, such chains shall be
so attached that they cannot become entangled with the chains
of other dogs or any other objects. Chains shall be of a size
commonly used for the size of dogs involved and shall be
attached to the dog by means of a well fitted collar. Such
chains shall be at least three times the length of the dog as
measured from the tip of its nose to the base of its tail.
Subd. 5. Enclosure shall be of sufficient size to allow each
dog to turn around fully and stand, sit, and lie in a
comfortable normal position. The floors of the enclosure shall
be constructed so as to prevent injury to the dog's legs and
feet.
Subd. 6. The temperature for indoor housing facilities shall
not be allowed to fall below 50 degrees fahrenheit for dogs
not accustomed to lower temperatures.
Subd 7. Disposal facilities shall be provided to minimize
vermin, infestation, odors, and disease hazards.
Subd 8. Adequate storage and refrigeration shall be provided
to protect food supplies against contamination and
deterioration.
Section 3. Section 12, Penalty is renumbered to Section 14.
Section 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and be -
in full force from and after its passage and publication.
Pas ed by the City Council of the City of Otsego this ��'
day of , 1993.
Norman Freske, Mayor