(A) Policy. The City Council has found and determined that the keeping of large numbers of dogs on a single premises is subject to abuse, and may cause discomfort to persons because of smell, noise, hazards and aesthetic depreciation.
(B) Prohibition. The keeping of three or more than three dogs on a residentially zoned lot of one-half acre or less is prohibited. The keeping of five or more dogs on a residentially zoned lot of more than one-half acres is prohibited. At least two of the five dogs must be neutered or spayed.
(C) Exception. This section does not apply to properly zoned commercial pet and animal stores; to veterinarians providing medical care; to keeping a newly born litter of pups for a period of 90 days or if a person receives no more than one dog from a recognized animal humane or animal rescue society that has been rescued from abandonment or an abusive situation, City Hall is notified prior to receipt of the dog and is provided information as to where the dog came from, and the city is allowed to monitor the progress of the dog. The person rescuing the dog is responsible for the care and expenses of the dog until such time as the dog, in the opinion of the animal humane or rescue society, determines that the dog can be adopted.
(Prior Code, § 911.11) (Ord. 00-04, passed 12-1-2000; Ord. 2004-06, passed 10-20-2004; Ord. 2008-03, passed 4-2-2008) Penalty, see § 90.99