5-4-8: LIMITS ON NUMBERS OF ANIMALS ON RESIDENTIAL PREMISES:
   A.    It shall be unlawful for any household in a multi-family dwelling housing unit to keep more than three (3) permitted animals as defined by subsection 5-4-7A1 of this chapter. Each household in a detached single-family dwelling shall keep no more than six (6) animals permitted pursuant to subsection 5-4-7A1 of this chapter, but not more than three (3) of any species shall be allowed within such limitation; except that a litter of pups, kittens or other young animals may be kept for a period of time not exceeding five (5) months from birth. The restrictions of this subsection shall not apply to any commercial establishment where such animals are legally kept for breeding, sale, sporting purposes, or boarding.
   B.    Kennels shall be permitted only when allowed by the zoning ordinance of the city, in compliance with all applicable zoning restrictions. (Ord. 436, 3-1-1999)