23-7-101. REGULATORY PERMITS.
(1) It shall be unlawful for any person to operate or maintain a kennel, cattery, pet shop, groomery, riding stable, or any similar establishment unless such person first obtains a regulatory permit from the Animal Control Division, in addition to all other required licenses. All applications for permits to operate such establishments shall be submitted, together with the required permit fee, on a printed form provided by the Animal Control Division to that Division. Before the permit is issued, approval shall be granted by the Health Department, the Planning and Zoning Division, and the Animal Control Division.
(2) Sportsman's permit:
a. Where permitted by the City Council, owners of pure-bred dogs may obtain a permit to keep up to five dogs in a residential area provided:
i. Such dogs are individually licensed;
ii. Such dogs are registered with a national registry (AKC, UKC, Field Dog);
iii. Approval is granted by the Planning and Zoning Division, Health Department, and the Animal Control Division;
iv. Adequate runs (not necessarily concrete) are provided; and
v. Other provisions of this Title and the City Code are complied with, and no dog or premises is deemed to be a nuisance.
b. The holder of a permit issued under this subsection may keep one litter intact until the dogs reach six months of age; one animal from the litter may be retained until it reaches 12 months of age. At no time may the holder of the permit retain more than six dogs over six months of age nor more than five dogs over one year of age.
(3) A valid permit shall be posted in a conspicuous place in each establishment, and said permit shall be considered as appurtenant to the premises and not transferable to another location. The permittee shall notify the Animal Control Division within 30 days of any change in the permittee's establishment or operation which may affect the status of the permit. In the event of a change in ownership of the establishment, the permittee shall notify the Animal Control Division immediately. Permits shall not be transferable from one owner to another.
(4) Any permit issued pursuant to this Chapter shall automatically expire on the December 31st immediately following date of issue. Within two months prior to the expiration of the permit, the permittee shall apply for a renewal of the permit and pay the required fee.
(5) Notice provided for under this chapter shall be deemed to have been properly served when the original of the inspection report form or other notice has been delivered personally to the permit holder or person in charge, or such notice has been sent by mail to the last known address of the permit holder, or the property owner's address as it appears on the records of the Salt Lake County Assessor. A copy of such notice shall be filed with the records of the Animal Control Division.