(a) Purpose. The keeping of a large number of dogs and cats within the Village of Edgar for a considerable period of time detracts from and, in many instances, is detrimental to, healthful and comfortable life in such areas. The keeping of a large number of dogs and cats is, therefore, declared a public nuisance.
(b) Definitions. The following definitions shall be applicable in this Section:
(1) Dog.
Any canine, regardless of age or sex.
(2) Residential Lot.
A residential lot means a parcel of land zoned as residential, occupied or to be occupied by a dwelling, platted or unplatted, and under common ownership. For the purpose of this Section, any vacant parcel or parcels adjoining a dwelling and under the same ownership shall constitute one (1) lot.
(c) Number Limited.
(1) No family shall own, harbor or keep in its possession more than three (3) dogs or cats on any residentially zoned lot without the prior approval of the Village Board, except that a litter of pups or kittens or a portion of a litter may be kept for not more than eight (8) weeks from birth. If more than one (1) family resides on a residential lot, then only a total of three (3) dogs or cats shall be allowed on the residential lot unless the prior approval is obtained from the Village Board. For the purposes of this Section, the term "family" shall be defined as one (1) or more persons.
(2) The above requirement may be modified with the approval of the Village Board when a multiple dog (kennel) license has been issued by the Village pursuant to Section 7-1-3(b). Such application for modification shall be made to the Village Administrator as part of the conditional use application.