A. No person, partnership or corporation shall operate a commercial animal establishment or animal shelter without first obtaining a permit in compliance with this section.

B. The city of Aberdeen shall promulgate regulations for the issuance of permits and shall include requirements for humane care of all animals and for compliance with the provisions of this chapter and other applicable laws. The city of Aberdeen may amend such regulations from time to time as deemed desirable for public health and welfare and for the protection of animals.

C. Upon a showing by an applicant for a permit that he is willing and able to comply with the regulations promulgated by the city of Aberdeen, a permit shall be issued.

D. Annual permits shall be issued upon payment of the applicable fee:

1. For each kennel authorized to house four or more but less than fifty (50) dogs or cats, sixty dollars ($60.00);

2. For each kennel authorized to house fifty (50) or more dogs or cats, one hundred twenty dollars ($120.00);

3. For each pet shop, ninety dollars ($90.00);

4. For each riding stable, ninety dollars ($90.00);

5. For each performing animal exhibition, circus acts excepted, sixty dollars ($60.00);

6. For each animal grooming shop, sixty dollars ($60.00).

E. Persons operating kennels for the breeding of dogs which handle less than four animals may elect to license such animals individually.

F. No fee may be required of any veterinary hospital, animal shelter, or government-operated zoological park.

G. Any person who has a change in the category under which a permit was issued shall be subject to reclassification and appropriate adjustment of the permit fee shall be made. (Prior code § 6.06.050)