(A) Definition. For the purpose of this section, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
KENNEL. The keeping of four or more dogs or no more than four domestic animals on the same premises, whether owned by the same person or not and for whatever purpose kept, shall constitute a KENNEL; except that a fresh litter may be kept for a period of three months before that keeping shall be deemed to be a KENNEL.
(B) Kennel as a nuisance. Because the keeping of four or more dogs or four or more domestic animals on the same premises is subject to great abuse, causing discomfort to persons in the area by way of smell, noise, hazard, and general aesthetic depreciation, the keeping of four or more dogs or four or more domestic animals on the premises is hereby declared to be a nuisance and no person shall keep or maintain a kennel within the city.
(Ord. 330, passed 1-17-02; Am. Ord. 359, passed 7-21-05; Am. Ord. 417, passed 12-17-15) Penalty, see § 10.99