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Upon payment of the $10.00 license fee provided above, the licensing outlet shall deliver to the owner or custodian of such dog a license and a metallic tag for each animal licensed. All licenses shall be dated and numbered, and shall bear the name of the City, the name and address of the owner and custodian of the dog license, and a description of the dog, including its color and sex. The metallic tag shall bear a serial number corresponding with the number of the license. It shall be the duty of every owner or custodian of a dog to keep a substantial collar on the animal and to keep firmly attached thereto the metallic tag for the current licensing year. Owners of pets with micro-chip identification will receive a discounted license fee of $5.00 instead of $10.00. Owners must supply proof of micro-chip identification. There shall be a fee of $5.00 for replacement of any lost license tag. The owner or custodian of such dog shall provide the City upon request with proof that the dog is currently licensed as provided by this chapter.
1. It is unlawful for any owner to use any license tag on any dog other than the one for which it was issued. If there is a change of ownership of a licensed dog, the new owner must apply for and obtain a new license as required in this chapter.
2. It is unlawful for any person to use the license tag for an unlawful purpose or to conceal the ownership of the dog or remove the license tag provided for in this chapter from any dog, with the intent to deprive the owner or custodian thereof.
3. It is unlawful for any person to falsely represent that a dog is spayed or neutered when it is not.
The number of animals, including but not limited to dogs in a dwelling or unit in any residential zoning district shall be limited as necessary and appropriate so that all animals are properly cared for as required by this Animal Code and is safe and sanitary for all human occupants and in accordance with federal, state, county, and city laws and regulations.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 55.27 and this code generally, the criminal penalty for violation of this chapter shall be two hundred dollars ($200) per violation; provided, however, the district court may allow by order for a reduction in said sum by way of mitigation or where a license is obtained or renewed within ten (10) calendar days of the issuance of a citation.