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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.

(Ord. 2017-12s § 2 (part), 2017; Ord. 2015-39 § 1 (part), 2016; Ord. 2005-109 § 1 (part), 2005; Ord. 2002-19s3 § 1 (part), 2002; Ord. 97-111 § 1 (part), 1997; Ord. 95-151S § 1 (part), 1996; Ord. 89-142 § 2 (part), 1989)