618.18 ANIMAL OWNER LIABLE FOR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY; MAXIMUM NUMBER OF DOGS AND CATS PERMITTED.
   (a)   The owner, keeper or harborer of any animal which damages or destroys public or private property shall be held liable for the full value of the property damaged or destroyed, in addition to any penalty imposed for a violation of this chapter.
   (b)   Not more than four dogs, except puppies not over three month old, may be kept in any single-family dwelling within the City. “Dwelling,” as used in this section, includes the lot or parcel of land on which the dwelling is located and all out-buildings located on the lot or parcel.
   (c)   Not more than four cats, except kittens not over three months old, may be kept in any single-family dwelling within the City. “Dwelling” as used in this section, includes the lot or parcel of land on which the dwelling is located and all out-buildings located on the lot or parcel.
   (d)   Whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. A separate offense shall be deemed committed each day during or on which a violation or noncompliance occurs or continues. Punishment shall be as provided in Section 698.02.
(Ord. 96-06. Passed 10-9-06.)