A. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation that owns, leases or controls any premises within the city to maintain on said premises more than a combined total of four (4) dogs and/or cats over the age of six (6) months. This provision shall not apply to agriculturally zoned properties. Any owner having more than the above prescribed number of dogs or cats prior to May 1, 2000, and who can verify their ownership by way of rabies certificates may continue with the same animals without penalty.
B. It shall be unlawful to maintain any number of animals within a dwelling unit in such a way that the conditions of the dwelling unit constitute a nuisance or health hazard and threat to the occupants or welfare of the animals maintained. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to permit any person to maintain any dangerous animal, whether inside or outside a dwelling unit. (Ord. 1510, 8-8-2000)