(A) It shall be unlawful for any person to own, keep or harbor at any time more than three adult dogs or three adult cats per residential or dwelling unit in the city. The total number of adult dogs, adult cats and animals per residential or dwelling unit in the city shall not exceed four adult animals including a maximum of three of any one certain animal. For the purpose of this section, the definition of animals in § 90.01 shall apply and shall include but not be limited to dogs, cats, rabbits or ferrets. For the purpose of this section, an adult dog or cat is a dog or cat that is more than six months old. Provisions of this section shall not apply to catteries, kennels and pet stores, which have been licensed by the city, or veterinarians.
(B) This provision shall not apply to persons keeping, maintaining or harboring adult dogs, adult cats or animals as of January 1,2013, so long as the number of adult dogs, adult cats or animals is not increased, or area in which they are kept is not expanded. In those cases, the provisions applicable to non-conforming uses and the city zoning regulations shall be applicable to the keeping, maintaining, or harboring of such adult dogs, adult cats or animals.
(Ord. 2012-16, passed 2-19-2013) Penalty see § 90.99