5-7-6: LIMITATIONS ON NUMBER OF DOGS OR CATS:

   A.   A single residence is limited to a combination of both dogs and cats not exceeding four (4) total animals, on the premises at one (1) time; unless a person residing at the residence obtains a valid noncommercial kennel license, or commercial kennel license, that permits a greater number of dogs or cats.

   B.   For the purposes of this Section, the litter of a female dog or cat may be kept with its mother and the litter, and shall constitute one (1) dog or cat until the litter reaches six (6) months of age, at which time this status will divest and each dog or cat shall be counted as an individual animal.

   C.   A residence may exceed the four (4) dogs or cats per premises limit by an additional one (1) animal, where one (1) or more of the animals is a Service Animal, or Other Support or Therapy Animal, as defined in this Chapter, and the animal(s) will be in use at said premises in this special capacity and the person(s) utilizing the animal(s) reside(s) on the premises. (Ord. 122, 12-23-1981; amd. Ord. 160, 12-10-1986; amd. Ord. 945, 1-24-2023)