5.24.040 Application.
A. Application – Generally. Application for a new license under the provisions of this Chapter may be made at any time.
B. Application – Required Information. Any person applying for a license as required by this Chapter shall submit to the Pierce County Auditor, or the Auditor's designated agent, the following information:
1. The name and address of the person(s) owning the facility;
2. The name and address of the person(s) having the supervision of the facility;
3. The address or location of the facility;
4. The maximum number of dogs and/or cats or combination thereof which such facility will contain;
5. The name and address of the person designated by the applicant as agent for the service of legal process or notice;
6. A written statement or permit issued by the Pierce County Planning Department verifying that such commercial kennel or cattery, boarding kennel/cattery, foster shelter/kennel/cattery, hobby kennel/cattery, grooming parlor, private kennel/cattery, short-term boarding facility, or pet shop is in compliance with applicable zoning codes of Pierce County;
7. A statement by the applicant giving permission for inspection of the facilities at any reasonable time;
8. A statement or permit from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department to insure that adequate provisions for sanitary facilities can be provided;
9. If the applicant is a pet store, a list of all species of animals; i.e., dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, primates, insects, fish, rodents, and any/or all others, that are to be sold;
10. The name and address of the licensed veterinarian who cares for the applicant's sick or injured animals;
11. Proof that the application indicates the appropriate type of kennel category (commercial kennel or cattery, boarding kennel/cattery, foster shelter/kennel/cattery, hobby kennel/cattery, grooming parlor, private kennel/cattery, short-term boarding facility, or pet shop). Proof may be in the form of a business license, a bona fide membership in a purebred animal club, or other such evidence acceptable to the Pierce County Auditor.
C. Distribution. The Pierce County Auditor will distribute a copy of each application to the following agencies for review and approval:
1. Pierce County Fire Prevention Bureau.
2. Pierce County Planning and Public Works Department.
3. Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department.