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(c) Each dog over six months of age is required to have an individual dog license obtained by the city. (d) A kennel license will be issued for a maximum of one year and will expire on May 31 of each year. A license may be revoked because of a violation of this chapter, or another relevant law, ordinance or regulation. (2) Private kennel. A minimum of one acre of land is required to obtain a private kennel license in any zoning district. Every kennel shall be enclosed or fenced in a manner as to prevent the running at large or escape of animals confined therein. A private kennel license shall be limited to a maximum of four dogs. (3) Commercial kennel. Commercial kennels shall also be subject to the provisions of Chapter 1007. (Ord. 03 -08, passed 5 -27 -2008) § 503.11 HEALTH AND MAINTENANCE STANDARDS. (1) All animals - health standards. The owner of an animal kept in the city must comply with the following standards. (a) An animal kept outdoors or in an unheated enclosure must be provided with adequate shelter and bedding to protect it from the sun, rain, snow and temperatures below 50 °F. (b) The shelter must include a moisture proof and windproof structure of suitable size to allow the animal to stand in an upright position and to lie down stretched out so that no part of its body need touch the sides of the structure. The structure must be made of durable material sufficient to allow retention of body heat with a solid floor raised at least two inches from the ground and an entrance covered by a flexible windproof material or self - closing swinging door. The structure must be provided with sufficient quantity of suitable bedding material consisting of hay, straw, cedar shavings, blankets or the equivalent to provide insulation and protection against cold and dampness and to promote retention of body heat. The structure must be structurally sound and maintained in good repair. The structure shall meet the accessory building requirements as set forth in Chapter 1007. (c) In lieu of the requirements of divisions (1)(a) and (1)(b), an animal may be provided with access to a barn with a sufficient quantity of loose hay or bedding and protection against cold and dampness. (d) If an animal is confined by a chain, the chain must be so attached that it cannot become entangled with the chains of other animals or other objects. A chain must be of a size adequate to restrain the animal involved and must be attached to the animal by means of a well fitted collar. The collar must be large enough to allow free breathing but small enough to avoid