§ 6-47. Grooming shop requirements.

(a)

No person shall operate any grooming shop, as defined in this chapter, without first obtaining a permit from the director who shall take into consideration the type of building construction, the regulatory compliance history of the permittee as it relates to sanitation, health, welfare of the animals, and related zoning requirements. The director shall utilize a standardized checklist for inspecting and evaluating the qualifications of applicants.

(b)

Applications for an original or renewal grooming shop permit shall be submitted to the department and shall be approved or denied by the director. The department shall investigate the applicant's qualifications for a permit, and report its findings to the director. A conviction for the violation of any provision of this chapter may constitute cause for denial or revocation.

(c)

Grooming shops are subject to inspection at any time during the shop's regular business hours.

(d)

Each grooming shop permit shall be valid for one (1) year.

(e)

A permit holder has the right to request that any dog or cat accepted for grooming be vaccinated against common diseases, and require proof of such vaccinations be furnished to the shop operator.

(f)

The grooming shop permit must be displayed in a prominent place on the premises.

(Ord. No. 2010-O-029, § 1, 3-15-10)