9.12.030 Issuance of a livestock permit.
A. The animal control officer shall grant or deny a livestock permit application no later than thirty days after receipt of a completed application. The decision granting or denying such application shall be served in person or by mail. The animal control officer shall grant the application unless it is determined that any of the following conditions exist:
1. The applicant or a co-owner has had a livestock permit revoked by the city within the last year, or a prior livestock permit is currently suspended;
2. The applicant has made a material misstatement on the application;
3. The maintenance of the livestock at the location set forth in the application would violate one or more provisions of this code, the Petaluma zoning ordinance or the laws of this state;
4. The livestock will not be maintained within the boundaries of a lawful fence as defined in California Food and Agricultural Code Section 17121.
B. The permit issued shall be valid only for the maximum number and types of animals described in the application. The permittee must apply with the animal control officer for an amendment to the permit if he desires to maintain additional or different types of animals on the premises.
C. The permit issued under this section may only be transferred upon application and approval of the animal control officer.
D. The animal control officer may impose conditions on issuance of the permit necessary to insure compliance with any provisions of this code, the Petaluma zoning ordinance or the laws of this state, and to protect the health and safety of the public and animals involved.
(Ord. 2185 NCS §2 (part), 2004.)