(A) No person shall own, keep, maintain or harbor any dog or cat within the city without first complying with the applicable licensing requirements of the county.
(B) The keeping of an unlimited number of dogs or cats in the city 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 or cats is, therefore, declared to be a public nuisance.
(C) It is unlawful for any person or persons to keep, own or house more than three dogs or three cats within the city unless the premises is a licensed kennel, 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 to exceed five months from birth.
(D) The provisions of division (B) above shall not apply to any licensed establishment or kennel wherein dogs or cats are kept for breeding, sale, sporting purposes or boarding.
(Ord. 2011-17, passed 10-10-2011) Penalty, see § 10.99