CITY COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST
Department(s):
Public Works
CEQA:
Not a Project, File No.
PP17-009, Staff Reports,
Assessments, Annual
reports, and
Informational Memos
that involve no approvals
of any City action.
Coordination:
City Attorney’s Office
and City Manager’s
Office
Dept. Approval:
/s/
Matt Cano
Council District(s):
Citywide
CMO Approval:
11/15/22
SUBJECT: ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 7 OF THE SAN JOSE MUNICIPAL CODE, TO
UPDATE THE GROOMING BUSINESS DEFINITION TO INCLUDE IN-HOME
SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve an ordinance amending Section 7.10.120 of Title 7 of the San José Municipal Code to amend the Grooming Business definition and requirements to include in-home grooming services.
BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION:
A grooming business is currently defined as any commercial place, including mobile facilities, that provides grooming services for animals. San José Municipal Code Section 7.10.120 currently states: "Grooming business" means any commercial place including mobile facilities that provide grooming services for animals.
The grooming business definition does not regulate individuals or businesses that provide in-home grooming services. Public Works requests an addition to the current definition to include the regulation of grooming businesses or person(s) that provide pet grooming services inside a residence. By regulating in-home grooming businesses, the City would be able to require groomers that offer services inside a home to apply for a permit and register with San José
Animal Care and Services.
The following is the proposed amendment to the Grooming Business definition for San José Municipal Code
Section 7.10.120 - Grooming business: "Grooming business" means any commercial place including mobile facilities that provide grooming services for animals. This will also apply to businesses or person(s) that provide grooming services inside a home and charge a fee for the service.
Climate Smart San José: The recommendation in this memorandum has no effect on Climate Smart San José
energy, water, or mobility goals.
Commission Recommendation/Input: No commission recommendation or input is associated with this action.
COST AND FUNDING SOURCE:
There is no cost or funding source associated with this proposed municipal code amendment.
FOR QUESTIONS CONTACT: Jay Terrado, Deputy Director, (408) 794-7223 COUNCIL AGENDA: 11/29/22
FILE: 22-1742
ITEM: 2-15