(A) Nuisance. The keeping of an unlimited number of dogs and cats in the city for a considerable period of time detracts from and, in many instances, is detrimental to the healthful and comfortable life for which such areas were created. The keeping of an unlimited number of dogs and cats is, therefore, declared to be a public nuisance. The terms “dog” and “cat” shall be construed as provided in § 90.01 of this chapter.
(B) Limitation; exception.
(1) It is unlawful for any person or persons to keep more than three dogs and/or three cats within the city, with the exception that a litter of pups, a litter of kittens or a portion of a litter may be kept for a period of time not exceeding five months from birth.
(2) The provisions of this section shall not apply to any establishment wherein dogs or cats are kept for breeding, sale, sporting purposes or boarding.
(C) Kennels. In the areas where kennels are permitted, no kennel shall be located closer than 200 feet to the boundary of the nearest adjacent residential lot.
(Ord. 11, Series 2011-2012, passed 3-26-2012) Penalty, see § 90.99