(a) Except as provided by § 6-23, an owner shall not allow any residence within the city and over which that person has control to house more than three dogs over the age of eight weeks. Except as provided by § 6-23, an owner shall not allow any residence within the city and over which that person has control to house more than three cats over the age of eight weeks. It shall be an affirmative defense to prosecution under this subsection (a) that any cats in excess of three are feral or stray cats in the city's trap, neuter and return program.
(b) Residences registered with the director as a foster for the animal care and control authority and that have been inspected by the director within the preceding 12 months are exempt from subsection (a).
(Ord. 23295-06-2018, § 1, passed 6-26-2018, eff. 7-6-2018)