HomeMy WebLinkAbout95-024 CC ResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 9~-24
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TEMECULA ESTABLISHING ANIMAL LICENSING
FEES, AND ADOPTING STANDARDS FOR THE
OPERATION OF KENNELS AND CATTERIES AND
POLICIES FOR THE DISPOSmON OF IMPOUNDED
The City Council of the City of Temecula hereby resolves as follows:
Section 1. Pursuant to Temecula Municipal Code Section 6.02.020 F and K,
the following dog license fees are established.
Fee Schedute 1 year
ALtered Dog $ 8.00
UnaLteredDog $25.00
ALteredDog - OunedbySenior Citizen $ 3.00
(60 years or older)
Proof of age required.
Transfer Fee
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2 year 3 year Late Fee
$12.00 $16.00 $20.00 *
$50.00 $75.00 $20.00 *
$ 5.00 $ 7.00 $15.00 *
$ 2.00 $ 2.00
[ate fee shat[ be charged if the thirty (30) day requirement is not met.
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Section 2. Pursuant to Temecula Municipal Code Section 6.02.040, the fees
for kennel and cattery licenses shall be as follows:
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Class I Kennel license, one (1) year $160.00
Class I Kennel license, two (2) years
Class II Kennel license, one (1) year
Class II Kennel License, two (2) years
Cattery license, one (1) year
Cattery license, two (2) years
Late fee
$220.00
$200.00
$320.00
$160.00
$220.00
fifty percent (50%) of the
applicable one (1) year
license fee
Section 3. Pursuant to Temecula Municipal Code Section 6.02.060 B, the
license fees for a kennel or cattery operated as a rescue facility shall be fifty percent (50%) of
the applicable kennel or cattery license.
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Section 4. Pursuant to Temecula Municipal Code Section 6.02.100A, the
following fees are established for redemption of impounded dogs and cats.
First impoundment within a twelve (12) month period - $15.00 plus $5.00 for
each day of impoundment.
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For the second impoundment within a twelve (12) month period - $25.00 plus
$5.00 for each day of impoundment.
For the third or subsequent impoundment within a twelve (12) month period -
$30.00 plus $5.00 for each day of impoundment.
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Resolution, where a sterile dog or
sterile cat belonging to a person sixty (60) years of age or older is impounded
and the owner produces a certificate, signed by a veterinarian that such animal
is permanently unable to reproduce, the base impoundment fee for such animal
shall be fifty percent (50%) of the applicable impoundment fee specified in this
chapter plus $5.00 for each day of impoundment.
Section 5. Pursuant to Temecula Municipal Code Section 6.02.100B, the fee
for destruction and disposal of any cat or dog is $10.00.
Section 6. Pursuant to Temecula Municipal Code Section 6.06.120, the
maintenance fee for impounded animals shall be as follows:
1. For the maintenance of swine, goats and sheep: per animal, for each
day of impoundment - $5.00
2. For the maintenance of horses and cattle: per animal, for each day of
impoundment - $5.00
3. For the maintenance of ponies: per animal, for each day of
impoundment - $5.00
- $1.00
For the maintenance of fowl: per animal, for each day of impoundment
5. For the taking up of horses, cattle, ponies, sheep and goats and adult
swine: per animal - $20.00
Section 7. Pursuant to Section 6.02.040 G of the Temecula Municipal Code,
the City Council adopts the following standards for the operation of kennels and catteries:
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I. Definitions. The definitions used in these standards shall be the same as those
in Section 6.02.010 of the Temecula Municipal Code.
II. Standards for All Kennels and Catteries.
All kennels and catteries shall comply with all statutes, ordinances, rules
and regulations applicable thereto.
All kennels and catteries shall be constructed, maintained and operated in
such a manner as to preserve and protect the general health, safety and
welfare of the public and the animals maintained in such kennels and
catteries. In furtherance of this purpose, the Chief Animal Control
Officer may, in his discretion, impose such reasonable standards in
addition to those contained herein, upon any kennel or cattery located in
the City.
All housing facilities for animals must be constructed, equipped and
maintained so as to continuously provide a healthful, safe and sanitary
environment for the animals which are kept therein. Interior walls of
indoor housing areas shall be constructed of an impervious material that
can be washed and sanitized.
All kennels and catteries shall provide adequate shelter from the
elements and sufficient exercise space for all of the animals maintained
therein.
5. Water for drinldng shall be available to the animals at all times.
A suitable and sufficient supply of appropriate food for the animals shall
be maintained on hand and provided at appropriate intervals.
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Animal food shall be stored under sanitary conditions and food and
water receptacles shall be of a material which can be easily cleaned and
disinfected. Each kennel and cattery facility shall contain a water basin
for the cleaning of food and water receptacles.
Kennel and cattery facilities shall have ample and well distributed light.
Such lighting may be by natural or artificial means and shall be adequate
to permit observation of the animals and to allow for proper cleaning.
Kennel and cattery facilities shall be adequately ventilated at all times to
provide for the health and comfort of the animals.
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Fresh air shall be provided by means of windows, doors, vents, or air
conditioning and kennels and catteries shall be ventilated as to minimize
drafts, odors and condensation of moisture.
Auxiliary ventilation such as fans or air conditioning or similar cooling
devices shall be provided when deemed necessary by the Chief Animal
Control Officer.
Heating shall be provided when deemed necessary by the Chief Animal
Control Officer.
Each kennel and cattery facility shall have available spray equipment and
chemicals to control flies and other insects, and rodents.
Each kennel and cattery shall provide for the daily disposal of animal
wastes. If disposal is by other than a sanitary sewerage system, animal
wastes shall be picked up not less than once each day, or more often as
needed. Once picked up, animal wastes shall be placed in fly-tight
containers until removed from the kennel premises. Said containers shall
be transported to an appropriate disposal site not less than once each
week.
Water hoses shall be positioned so as to provide ready capability for
washing down all animal wastes. This shall be done often enough each
day so as to prevent the build-up of noxious orders, and in no event shall
be done less than once each day. All runoff which contains animal
wastes must be maintained within the confines of the kennel or cattery
premises. All areas wherein water is utilized as a method for the
cleaning of animal wastes shall be connected to an appropriate disposal
system.
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The overall kennel and cattery premises shall be kept free of trash, waste
and debris of any kind.
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If a kennel and a cattery are operated or maintained on the same
premises, they shall be separated from one another by a solid partition
wall which has no doors or windows that communicate from one side of
the wall to the other. Such premises shall comply with such other
requirements as the Chief Animal Control Officer may reasonably
impose under the circumstances.
Standards for Class I Kennels
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All dogs shall be maintained and confined in a house-type enclosure
between the hours of 10:00 p.m., and 6:00 a.m., except that up to four
(4) dogs may be unconfmed on the kennel premises during such hours.
Dogs shall not be housed or maintained in any area which is less than
twenty (20) feet from any property line and no closer than five (5) feet
from any structure located on the kennel premises which is used for
human habitation, except that where a dwelling house is located on the
kennel premises any number of dogs may be taken into said house for
temporary periods. As used in this subsection, the term "dwelling
house" shall also include a barn, garage or similar appurtenant structure
or outbuilding.
3. Dogs may be exercised on any portion of the kennel premises.
The Chief Animal Control Officer shall have discretion to determine
whether runs shall be required. Where so required, the runs shall
comply with such specifications as the Chief Animal Control Officer
shall prescribe.
The kennel shall be enclosed by a perimeter fence erected for the
purpose of containment; such fencing shall be of such height and
material as are approved by the Chief Animal Control Officer, and shall
comply with all applicable building laws, ordinances, codes and
regulations.
A caretaker shall be required to be on the kennel premises on a daily
basis.
Standards for Class II Kennels
Section III, subsections 1, 2,, 3, and 5 herein shall be applicable to Class
II kennels.
2. A live-in caretaker is required who shall be on the kennel premises daily.
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All kennels shall be constructed so that there is an indoor housing area
and an outdoor run. Runs shall be constructed and located not closer
than five (5) feet to any structure used for human habitation located on
the kennel premises and not closer than twenty (20) feet to any property
line. Indoor housing areas shall be constructed so as to be capable of
being enclosed during inclement weather, to provide for noise control
and shall be of a size sufficient to accommodate the number of dogs
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housed therein and said number shall be subject to the discretion of the
Chief Animal Control Officer.
Outside runs shall contain a minimum of twenty-four (24) square feet
and shall not be less than three (3) feet wide. Runs shall be enclosed
with chain link fencing which shall be not less than six (6) feet in height.
A portion of the run shall be shaded from direct sunlight. Each dog
confined in such run shall be provided a minimum square footage of
floor space equal to twice the mathematical square of the sum of the
length of the dog in inches, as measured from the tip of the dog's nose
to the base of the dog's tail, plus six (6) inches, expressed in square feet.
The foregoing formula is expressed as follows:
Formula: 2 x (length of dog in inches)
= 6 inches = ~ inches or
~ square feet
Example: Adult dog measuring 24 inches ·
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2 x 24 = 6" = 1158" or 8 square feet
Flooring of runs shall be constructed so as to protect the dogs' feet and
legs from injury and appropriate methods of drainage shall be employed
to rapidly eliminate excess liquid from such flooring.
V. Standards for Gnard Dog, and Sentry Dog Kennels.
Kennels in which five (5) or m ore guard dogs or sentry dogs or any
combination thereof are kept and maintained shall comply with the
standards provided herein for all kennels and catteries and for kennels in
accordance with the particular kennel license issued by the Chief Animal
Control Officer and in addition, shall also comply with the following:
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Each such kennel shall be enclosed by perimeter fencing of at
least six (6) foot high chain link with a double entry safety gate.
Such perimeter fencing shall be escape proof in that it shall be
anchored solidly to the ground in such a manner to prevent dogs
from escaping by digging under the fence and of sufficient height
to prevent dogs from escaping by climbing over the fence. If
necessary, to accomplish the intent of containment, a cover over
the fenced area shall be installed.
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b. There shall be self-locking latches on each individual dog run.
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A sign shall be posted at the entrance to the kennel warning
members of the public of the type(s) of dogs maintained therein.
Such sign shall be of sufficient size and construction to alert
reasonable persons of the dangers of unauthorized entry.
VI. Standards for CaReries
1. A live-in caretaker is required to be on the cattery premises daily.
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The cattery shall be located in a building wherein the walls and floor are
constructed of an impervious material which can be washed and
sanitized, at least twenty (20) feet from any property line and not less
than five (5) feet from any structure on the kennel premises which is
used for human habitation, except that where a dwelling house is located
on the cattery premises any number of cats may be taken into the house
for temporary periods. As used in this subsection, the term *dwelling
house~ shall also include a barn, garage or similar appurtenant structure
or outbuilding. Notwithstanding any provision of these Standards for
Kennels and Catteries, no cattery shall be operated or maintained in a
structure used for human habitation or in a garage.
Section 9. Pursuant to Section 6.06.140 B of the Temecula Municipal Code, the City
Council adopts the following policy the disposition of animals seized, impounded and forfeited
pursuant to this Chapter 6.06 of the Municipal Code:
Animals seized, impounded and forfeited under Chapter 6.06 of the
Temecula Municipal Code shall be disposed of in the following manner and upon
payment of the following fees:
All bovine animals shall first be offered to the State Director of
Agriculture in accordance with state law. In the event the animals are not
accepted by State Director of Agriculture, they shall be disposed of as follows:
Swine, goats and sheep shall first be offered to one or more 4-H Clubs
located in the general region where the animals were seized as
determined by the Chief Animal Control Officer or his designee. Next,
such animals shall be offered to such organizations and persons who
have volunteered to receive such animals and have given written notice
hereof to the Chief Animal Control Officer or his designee. In no event
shall such animals be returned to the person or persons who were
responsible for their ill treatment or care.
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Horses, mules, burros and bovine animals shall first be offered to the
BLM if any such animal or animals now available for placement were
previously within the jurisdiction of the BLM and had been placed by
that agency. Such animals shall then be offered to the Indio Sheriff' s
Posse if they were seized in the eastern portion of Riverside County, or
to the Riverside County Sheriff' s Posse, West, if they were seized in the
western portion of Riverside County. Thereafter, such animals shall be
offered to a 4-H Club in the general region of the seizure as determined
by the Health Officer or his designee. Next, such animals shall be
offered to a person or organization selected from a list of persons and
organizations which have volunteered to receive such animals and have
given written notice thereof to the Health Officer or his designee. In no
event shall such animals be returned to the person or persons who were
responsible for their ill treatment or care.
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Animals not listed above shall be turned over to the Chief Animal
Control Officer or his designee to be disposed of in such manner as he
sees fit.
Charges for such disposition are to e comprised of the County's
administrative charge of $20.00 and costs incurred for the boarding of
each animal during the impound period, not to exceed $5.00 per day for
feeding/boarding and reasonable and/or routine veterinary care. the
person or persons convicted shall be liable for the reimbursement to the
County of all costs incurred relating to the animal or animals from the
time of seizure to the time of final disposition.
Section 10. Pursuant to Section 6.02.110 A of the Temecula Municipal Code, the City
Council adopts the following deposit for the adoption or purchase of any dog or cat which has
not been spayed or neutered from any public pound, animal shelter, society or organization:
1. A deposit in the amount of twenty dollars ($20.00) per animal shall be paid
by the adopting person or purchaser to the pound, shelter, society or
organization from which the subject dog or cat is being adopted or purchased,
with the exception that when a female dog or her puppies are adopted or
purchased by one (1) person, only a single such deposit shall be required.
2. Upon the presentation to the Chief Animal Control Officer of a written
statement or receipt from a veterinarian that such adopted or purchased dog or
cat has been spayed or neutered, fifteen dollars ($15.00) of such deposit shall be
refunded to the person who paid the deposit.
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3. Notwithstanding the above, any dog or cat over six (6) months of age at the
time it is adopted or purchased, shall be spayed or neutered within sixty (60)
days of the date of adoption or purchase or the deposit shall be deemed
unclaimed and nonrefundable.
4. Notwithstanding the above, any dog or cat under the age of six (6) months at
the time it is adopted or purchased, shall be spayed or neutered within six (6)
months or the deposit shall be deemed unclaimed and nonrefundable.
APPROVED AND ADOPTERS, by the City Council of the City of Temecula at its
regular meeting held on the 14th day of March, 1995.
ATI~cST:
E. Stone, Mayor
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE )
CITY OF TEMECULA )
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I, June S. Greek, City Clerk of the City of Temecula, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the
foregoing Resolution was duly adopted at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the 14th
day of March, 1995; by the following roll call vote:
3 COUNCILMEMBER:
Mufioz, Parks, Stone
NONS:
0 COUNCILMEMBER: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBER: Roberts
ABSTAINED:
1 COUNCILMEMBER:
Lindemans
Greek, CMC~, City Clerk
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