§ 4-125. Plan review.

(a)

No grooming, pet shop or kennel, whether stationary or mobile, shall be constructed, nor shall any major alteration or addition be made thereto, until detailed plans and specifications for the establishment have been submitted to and approved by the department. No construction, alteration or addition shall be made except in accordance with approved plans and specifications. The owner, operator or authorized agent shall certify in writing that the plan documents comply with these regulations. Zoning approval must also be obtained.

(b)

The plan review application must be filled in completely and scaled plans must be submitted to the department.

(c)

Construction of a kennel, grooming or pet shop (both stationary and mobile) must conform to the requirements of this Code.

(d)

After plans are evaluated, the applicant will receive a plan review letter by mail and/or in person which will either ask for more information or give approval to begin construction.

(e)

Construction shall conform to approved plans. Changes in construction; deletion or addition of equipment will require prior approval.

(f)

When construction is completed, the applicant will receive a final construction inspection from the department. If all requirements are met, the permit will be issued to the applicant.

(g)

In addition to all other requirements, mobile grooming units shall provide a commissary agreement indicating where all wastewater and garbage/refuse/rubbish will be disposed of, and where fresh water will be obtained.

(h)

All applicable requirements of this Code must be met in order for the permit to be issued.

( Ord. No. 2007-08 , § 3, 10-15-2007)