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607. Kennels 607.01 Definitions. Subdivision 1. Doq. For purposes of 607.01 through 607.06, "dog" shall include all dogs over the age of six (6) months. Subd. 2. Private Kennels. The keeping of three or more dogs on the same premises, whether such dogs are owned by the same person or not, shall constitute maintenance of a dog kennel. A private kennel shall be limited to a maximum of four dogs at all times. Subd. 3. Commercial Kennels. All kennels where the owner(s) boards, raises, breeds, sells or otherwise cares for a dog(s) for a consideration. 607.02 Licenses. Subdivision 1. License Required. No person shall maintain a kennel without having obtained a kennel license. Subd. 2. Dog License. Dogs kept in a licensed kennel shall not be required to be individually licensed pursuant to this code. 607.03 Requirements. Subdivision 1. Private Kennels. Private kennels shall be allowed only in the "S -R ", "R" and "R -X ", and heavy and light industrial districts after issuance of a conditional use permit by the city. Subd. 2. Commercial Kennels. Commercial kennels shall be only allowed in heavy and light industrial districts after issuance of a conditional use permit by the city. Subd. 3. Health, Safety and Welfare. No kennel license shall be issued or renewed if the council finds that maintenance of the kennel at the subject location would be injurious to the public health, safety or welfare. Subd. 4. Land Requirements. Five acres of land required for private kennels in the "S -R ", "R ", and "R -X" districts. Subd. 5. Notification. Notification of public hearing for conditional use permit to operate a kennel must be sent to all property owners within 1,000 feet of a proposed kennel. 607.04 Conditions. Subdivision 1. Sanitation. Every dog kennel shall be kept in a sanitary and healthful condition. 138