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Commercial kennels and catteries, pet shops and animal shelters which have indoor facilities for animals shall:

A. Be sufficiently heated or cooled when necessary to protect the animals from temperatures to which they are not accustomed, taking into consideration their age, size and species;

B. Be adequately ventilated to provide for the health of the animals and to remove foul odors therefrom;

C. Have ample light, either natural or artificial, or both, of good quality and well distributed to provide for such illumination as necessary to inspect and clean;

D. Have interior walls, ceiling and floor surfaces constructed of materials which are resistant to the absorption of moisture and odors, or such surfaces shall be treated with sealant or paint;

E. Contain a suitable method of drainage to facilitate the rapid elimination of excess water under any weather or temperature condition from indoor housing facilities; provided, this requirement shall not apply to display areas of pet shops;

F. Be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, with the use of safe and effective disinfectants. (Ord. 2955 Att. A, 2015)