(a) No person shall own, keep or harbor more than three dogs and/or cats, except puppies or kittens under six months old, in or on the premises of any dwelling unit within the City, regardless of the number of persons keeping or harboring such dogs and/or cats in such dwelling unit.
(b) In addition to the penalty provided in subsection (d) hereof, upon a conviction under this section, the court may order that the dog or cat be humanely destroyed.
(c) In addition to the penalty provided in subsection (d) hereof, any person found guilty of violating the provisions of this section shall pay all expenses, including shelter, food, veterinary and destruction expenses, necessitated by the seizure of any dog or cat for the protection of the public.
(d) Whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor for a first offense and a misdemeanor of the fourth degree for each subsequent offense. The penalty shall be as provided in Section 698.02.
(Ord. 1993-113(S). Passed 12-20-93.)