(Added by Ord. No. 186,864, Eff. 1/21/21.)
(a) Dogs. No person shall keep or maintain more than three (3) dogs over four (4) months of age at any premises, including any Dwelling Unit as defined in Section 12.03, or at any lot, building, structure, enclosure, or premises that does not constitute a Dwelling Unit.
(b) Cats. No person shall keep or maintain more than five (5) cats over four (4) months of age at any premises, including any Dwelling Unit as defined in Section 12.03, or at any lot, building, structure, enclosure or premises that does not constitute a Dwelling Unit. Any person who keeps or maintains more than three (3) cats at any such location shall comply with the following requirements:
1. Notwithstanding Section 53.15.2(b)(1), all cats shall be kept solely indoors;
2. All cats shall be spayed or neutered, unless exempt under Section 53.15.2(b)(2)E.;
3. All cats shall be implanted with an animal identification device, such as a microchip, identifying the owner of the cat; and
4. The location where the cats are kept or maintained shall be registered with the Department of Animal Services using a Department approved form that specifies the name of the cat owner, the address of the location, the number of cats at the location, and any other information the Department deems necessary.
(c) Exceptions. The restrictions in this section shall not apply to any premises operating as a Pet Shop, Dog Kennel, or Cat Kennel pursuant to a valid permit issued by the Department.