(A) Nuisance. The keeping of an unlimited number of dogs and cats in the village 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.
(1) DOG shall mean any canine, regardless of age or sex.
(2) CAT shall mean any feline, regardless of age or sex.
(B) Number of dogs and/or cats limited.
(1) It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to keep more than three dogs and/or three cats within the village with the exception that a litter of pups or 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. Kennels are not permitted within the limits of the village. A kennel may be granted permission only if the Board so decides and it complies with all the Department of Agriculture for the state requirements for professional kennels.
(Prior Code, § 3-2-9) Penalty, see § 10.99