ARTICLE
II. IN GENERAL
Sec. 5-25Sec. 5-25. Hobby Breeders
Where permitted by the Department of animal regulation and Utah County
planning department. Breeders of dogs may obtain a permit to keep up to eight
(8) dogs in a residential area provided: | | A. | Such
dogs are individually licensed; | | | B. | Proof
of rabies certificate required to receive a license. | | | C. | Such
dogs are registered with a national registry (AKC, UKC, ETC); | | | D. | Approval
is granted by the appropriate authority, zoning, county health department, and
division of animal regulation; | | | E. | Adequate
runs (not necessarily concrete) as follows: | | | | 1. |
Mature small dogs (up to fifteen
(15) inch shoulder height) minimum four (4) foot high fencing). |
| | | 2. |
Mature large dogs (fifteen (15) inch
shoulder height and over) minimum six (6) foot high fencing). |
| | F. |
The holder of a permit
issued under this section may keep one (1) litter intact until the
dogs reach six (6) months of age; one animal from the litter may be
retained until it reaches twelve (12) months of age. At no time may
the holder of the permit retain more than nine (9) dogs over six (6)
months of age or more than eight (8) dogs over one (1) year of age.
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| | G. | Other
provisions of this ordinance are complied with and no dog or premises is deemed
a nuisance. |
Renewal and fee for license
Hobby breeders shall pay an annual license fee as established by the
County Commission, renewable each year after inspection by the coordinator of
licensing. Said license will expire December 31st of each year. The licensee
shall notify the Coordinator of Licensing within thirty (30) days of any change
in this establishment or operation which may effect the status of his license.
In the event of a change in ownership of the establishment, the licensee shall
notify the Coordinator of licensing immediately. Licenses shall not be transferable.
Standards and procedure for inspection
The yearly inspection for a license shall be based upon the following requirements: | | A. | To
provide a type of structure, building, pen, or cages to protect the animal from
weather. | | | B. | Food,
water, and sanitation facilities provided for animals. | | | C. | Measures
taken related to health of animals, control of noise and odors. |
Suspension or revocation of a license
The
suspension or revocation of a license shall be determined because of violation
of rules or regulations on the following grounds: | | A. | Falsification
of facts in license application or purebred registration. | | | B. | Violation
of any established ordinances or regulations relating to noise, odor, building,
or zoning ordinances. | | | C. | Conviction
on a charge of cruelty to animals. | | | D. | Inspector
shall inform licensee of such violations by written notice. | | | E. | Establish
specific and reasonable period of time for the correction of such violations(s)
found. | | | F. | An
opportunity for appeal from any notice or inspection findings will be provided
if a written request for a hearing is filed with the department within two (2)
weeks of notice.
Sec. 5-26. Loss of privilege to maintain dog in county |
If
the owner or custodian of any dog is convicted of any violation of this chapter
on three (3) or more different occasions during any twelve (12) month period the
county may issue an order denying the right of the owner or custodian to maintain
a dog in the county for a period of two (2) years. Prior to final denial of such
privilege written notice shall be sent to the owner's or custodian's last known
address informing the owner or custodian of the county's intent to deny his privilege
of maintaining a dog in the county. |
