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Ordinance to amend Sections 12.06, 12.40, 12.41, 12.42 and 12.43 of the Revised Municipal Code relative to defining and permitting animal related uses including animal grooming, pet shops, kennels and veterinary clinics for the holding and care of animals uses.
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The Common Council of the City of West Allis do ordain as follows:
PART I. Section 12.06 of the Revised Municipal Code of the City of West Allis is hereby amended to read:
12.06 Definitions
Animal Grooming. Any commercial establishment at which dogs, cats or other animals are bathed, groomed, clipped, trimmed or shorn or other such treatment is administered, and where no animals are kept or maintained on the premises overnight. Animals prohibited under Section 7.12 of the Revised Municipal Code shall not be permitted. Animal reproduction shall not be permitted.
Kennels. Any commercial establishment where more than two (2) cats, dogs or other animals not prohibited by Section 7.12 may be kept for boarding, breeding, sale or sporting purposes.
Pet shops. Any commercial establishment wherein animals or birds are kept or maintained for and prior to sale. This definition does not include establishments which are keeping or maintaining for sale only fish or other aquatic or nonmammalian amphibious species. Animals prohibited under Section 7.12 of the Revised Municipal Code shall not be permitted; animal reproduction shall not be permitted.
Veterinary clinic. A State licensed facility providing health and medical services, or surgical care to animals.
PART II. Section 12.40(2)(v),(w) and (x) of the Revised Municipal Code of the City of West Allis is hereby amended to read:
12.40 C-1 Central Business District
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(2) Special Uses.
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(v) Animal Grooming
(w) Pet Shops
(x) Veterinary clinics
(3) Required Conditions
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(m) Outdoor animal holding areas shall not be allowed.
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PART III. Section 12.41(1)(y) Pet Stores, and Section 12....
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