(A) With the exception of any districts zoned UT, only domestic animals shall be allowed to be kept within any household or building or on any real property located in the Village.
(B) There shall be a maximum limitation per household or building located within the Village of 3 domestic animals, excepting households previously lawful on the effective date of this amendatory ordinance and so continuing; provided however, that any newborn domestic animals born from the same litter shall be allowed to remain in the household despite the limitation of this section for up to 4 months from the date of birth. The Code Enforcement Officer or his or her designee may impound immediately every animal exceeding the limit per household. This section does not apply to feral cats being cared for by a feral cat caretaker.
(C) Any violation of this section is hereby declared to be a public nuisance and each day this section is violated shall constitute a separate offense.
(D) Notwithstanding division (A) above, there shall be no limitation on the maximum number of domestic animals allowed to be kept in any building located in a district zoned for commercial use if such animals are kept pursuant to any of the following activities:
(1) Veterinarian services by licensed veterinarians;
(2) Dog or cat grooming services; an operator of a kennel, cattery or pet shop licensed under the Animal Welfare Act (ILCS Ch. 225, Act 605);
(3) A private not-for-profit animal sanctuary; or
(4) Scientific/research labs.
(E) The maximum number of hens permitted on a residentially zoned parcel shall be 6.
(Ord. 2008-32, passed 6-5-2008; Am. Ord. 2014-46, passed 10-2-2014) Penalty, see § 90.99