Pet groomers operating in Saint Paul must hold a city business license under Chapter 310, comply with Chapter 198 animal care standards, and meet zoning rules in Title VIII Chapters 60-66.
Pet grooming establishments in Saint Paul require a Department of Safety and Inspections business license under Saint Paul Legislative Code Ch. 310 and an animal-related establishment license under Ch. 198. Operators must maintain sanitary facilities, current rabies records for animals on premises, and humane handling practices. Grooming inside a pet store or veterinary clinic falls under those primary licenses. Mobile groomers operating from a vehicle still need a Saint Paul license tied to a fixed business address. Zoning rules in Title VIII Chs. 60-66 generally permit grooming in B1 through B5 commercial districts; home-based grooming requires home occupation review.
Operating without a city business license, failing rabies recordkeeping, mishandling animals, or running a home-based grooming operation without home occupation approval triggers citations and license action.
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