(A) (1) The keeping of an unlimited number of dogs and 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 the areas were created. The keeping of an unlimited number of dogs and cats is, therefore, declared to be a public nuisance.
(2) For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
DOG. Any canine, regardless of age or sex.
CAT. Any feline, regardless of age or sex.
(B) (1) It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to keep more than a total of three dogs or cats, with a maximum of three dogs or three cats in the number, within the city, with the exception that a litter of pups, a litter of kittens or a portion of the 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 licensed kennel wherein dogs or cats are kept for breeding, sale, sporting purposes or boarding.
(C) In the areas where kennels are permitted, no kennel shall be located closer than 100 feet to the boundary of the nearest adjacent residential lot.
(Ord. 1153, passed 8-30-1989; Am. Ord. 1216, passed 3-2-1993; Am. Ord. 1699, passed 1-8-2008) Penalty, see § 97.99