It is lawful for a person to own the following animals within the city:
(A) Canaries, pigeons, doves or birds of the psittacine family kept as household pets or as a hobby only, not exceeding ten in number, when kept in facilities that are humane and adequate as to noise, sanitation and security;
(B) Fish and turtles kept as household pets or as a hobby only;
(C) Hamsters, white rats or guinea pigs as household pets or as a hobby only, not exceeding ten in number and the young thereof not exceeding three months in age;
(D) Hen chickens, kept as household pets or as a hobby, not to exceed five in number when kept in facilities that are humane and adequate as to noise, sanitation and security;
(E) Rabbits as household pets or as a hobby only, not exceeding four in number and the young thereof not exceeding four months in age; and
(F) In any residential dwelling, dogs and cats not to exceed three in number for each residential living unit in any combination thereof and the young thereof not exceeding four months in age.
(Ord. 1224, passed 2-16-10)