That ordinance contradicts itself.
Here is the definition of a kennel from the ordinance.
KENNEL shall mean any person engaged in the business of breeding, buying,
selling or boarding dogs, cats and/or other domestic animals.
Requirements for a kennel permit according to the ordinance.
Any residence which shall keep over three (3) pets of the same species,
over the age of three (3) months, shall be considered a kennel, and shall
be subject to all ordinances covering kennels and all zoning ordinances in
connection therewith.
How can you be considered a kennel when the 3 animals are not what the city defines as ones that fall under the description of a kennel?
There is also no mention in the ordinance about needing neighbors permission in order to apply for the permit.
A kennel permit according to the ordinance only applies to dogs and you only need to submit an application.
Kennel Permits may
be issued by the Council upon written application, setting forth a description of the
premises, and location of the same and such other information as the Council may
require. Kennel Permits shall be required for any person or persons who keep more
than three (3) dogs over the age of si x (6) months upon premises occupied by him or
under his charge or control. No Kennel Permit shall be issued for any premises unless
it complies with the City's Zoning Codes and until the Council, or their duly authorized
personnel, shall first determine upon actual view and inspection that the operation of
such kennel will not constitute a violation of the provisions of this Article. Kennel
Permits issued under the provisions of this Article shall be effective from January first
(1st) to December thirty-first (31st) of each year, and al l permits shall expire on
December thirty-first (31st) of the year for whi ch issued. Provided, the City Clerk is
hereby authorized to pro-rate Kennel Permits based upon the month in which they were
applied for. The annual fee for Kennel Permits shall be thirty ($30.00) dollars. The
Council shall have power and authority to revoke any Kennel Permit at any time in its
sole discretion by refunding the Kennel Permit fee to the holder thereof; Provided,
however, the provisions of this Section shall not apply to the Animal Shelter or to
animal hospitals operated by veterinarians duly licensed under the laws of the State of
Nebraska, keeping dogs for others for treatment or boarding.