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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE / DIVISION OF ANIMAL SERVICES - Director of Animal Services Thomas Moss and Animal Care Center Manager Christine McClintock
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Requested Action(s)
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a) ORDINANCE NO. 2144 - Request adoption of an Ordinance amending Chapters 7.20 and 7.30 of the Tehama County Code pertaining to kennels and working dogs
1) Waive the second reading
2) Adopt the Ordinance
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Financial Impact:
If adopted, the revenue from licensed kennels may increase slightly to better cover the Division’s costs in processing and reviewing kennel applications.
Background Information:
County Codes related to kennel licenses were mostly established in 1994, with a few minor updates in 2003 and 2006. The requested actions are intended to update the definitions of canine kennels in Tehama County to better align with practices of the Division of Animal Services and industry best practices. This update removes antiquated language with regards to different types of kennels based on animal use, and redefines kennels based on the number of dogs per premises and the alter status of those dogs. Additional updates establish permits for Animal Rescue organizations who house rescue dogs on premise.
If approved, this action will also remove Tehama County Code section 1.04.120 and 1.04.155 (definitions of kennels from 1984) as these code sections will no longer be relevant. Sections 1.04.280 and 7.30.010 will be updated to reflect the current definition of kennel as defined in Tehama County Code Chapter 7.20. Section 7.04.050 of the Tehama County Code will also be updated to reflect the new definition of kennel, and to remove antiquated language no longer in use in Tehama County Code.