(A) Dogs and cats generally. It shall be unlawful for any person to keep, harbor, own or possess, maintain or allow to be kept, harbored, owned, possessed or maintained more than four dogs or four cats or any combination of such animals, with the total number not exceeding four over three months old, upon or within any premises owned, occupied, or under control of such person within the city, except where it is specifically exempted in this chapter.
(B) Exceptions. The provisions of this section limiting the number of animals shall not apply to the following: veterinary hospitals, pet shops, kennels, service and animal shelters.
(Ord. 2016-03, passed 3-17-2016; Ord. 2016-03-A1, passed 1-19-2017; Ord. 2016-03-A2, passed - -; Ord. 2016-03-A2, passed 9-19-2019; Ord. 2016-03; A3, passed 7-20-2023)