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City of Centerville <br /> Animal Ordinance #24 <br /> of vaccination for rabies and distemper shots is required; and <br /> (4) Said fee shall be set by City Council and reviewed periodically and kept on <br /> record with the City. <br /> Subd. 3 Permissible Return of Unrestrained Dog. Not withstanding the provisions of <br /> Section 24.06, Subd.1, if a licensed animal is found unrestrained and its owner can be identified <br /> and located, such animal need not be impounded but may, instead be taken to the owner. In such <br /> case, however, proceedings may be taken against the owner for violation of this Ordinance. <br /> Subd. 4 Unclaimed Animals. At the expiration of the times established, if the animal has not <br /> been reclaimed in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance, the officer appointed to <br /> enforce this ordinance may let any person claim the animal by complying with all provisions in <br /> this Ordinance, or the officer may sell the animal, with all funds paid to the City of Centerville, or <br /> cause the animal to be destroyed in a proper and humane manner and shall properly dispose of <br /> the remains thereof. Any money collected under this Ordinance shall be payable to the City of <br /> Centerville. <br /> 24.07 Kennels. <br /> Subd 1. A commercial kennel license is required in addition to individual licenses. The City <br /> Council shall issue a commercial kennel license upon the following conditions: <br /> (1) Payment of an commercial annual kennel license fee which shall expire on <br /> December 31 of each year and must be renewed annually. <br /> (2) Kennels and the premises used therefore shall be kept in a clean. quiet, orderly <br /> and sanitary condition, so at not to constitute a nuisance. In determining <br /> whether a nuisance exists, consideration shall be given to the kennels location, <br /> location of other residents, and the general character of the neighborhood. <br /> (3) All such dogs in excess of two shall be at all times confined in a building or <br /> enclosure by a leash or otherwise under control. <br /> (4) A commercial kennel must be in compliance with the City Zonine Code. <br /> 24.08 Nuisances. <br /> Subd. 1 Habitual Barking. It shall be unlawful for any person to keep or harbor an animal <br /> which habitually barks or cries. Habitual barking shall be defined as barking for repeated <br /> intervals of at least three minutes with Less than one minute of interruption. Such barking must <br /> Page 8 of 16 <br />