(A) It shall be unlawful for any person to keep on any lot or premises more than six household pets, no more than three of which may be dogs. HOUSEHOLD PETS means dogs, cats and rabbits, but shall not include:
(1) Small domesticated rodents such as gerbils, guinea pigs, hamsters, rats or mice;
(2) Small birds such as canaries, parakeets, finches, parrots, or mynas; or
(3) Any amphibian, fish or non-venomous reptiles. It shall be unlawful for any person to keep on any lot or premises any venomous reptile.
(B) Should a person have more than six household pets as a result of a litter or litters, the person shall notify the Town Manager within 30 days of the birth of the litter. The person shall have up to six months to reduce the number of household pets so that the number is in compliance with this section.
(C) Persons keeping household pets shall provide appropriate care and exercise appropriate control over the household pets and shall not allow or cause the condition or behavior of household pets to constitute a nuisance. Should the condition or behavior of household pets unreasonably interfere with the use and enjoyment of other residents of the town, the town may require the owner of the household pets to take action to abate the nuisance including the removal of some or all of the household pets.
(2013 Code, § 4-5) (Ord. passed 4-11-2017) Penalty, see §
90.99