(a) Purpose. The keeping of a large number of dogs and cats within the village for a considerable period of time detracts from and, in many instances, is detrimental to, healthful and comfortable life in such areas. The keeping of a large number of dogs and cats is, therefore, declared a public nuisance.
(b) Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates, or requires, a different meaning.
CAT. Any feline, regardless of age or sex.
DOG. Any canine, regardless of age or sex.
RESIDENTIAL LOT. A parcel of land occupied or to be occupied by a dwelling, platted or unplatted, and under common ownership. For the purpose of this section, any vacant parcel or parcels adjoining a dwelling and under the same ownership shall constitute one lot.
(c) Number limited.
(1) No family shall own, harbor, or keep in its possession more than two dogs and two cats on any residential zoned lot without the prior approval of the Village Board except that a litter of pups or kittens or a portion of a litter may be kept for not more than 12 weeks from birth. If more than one family resides on a residential lot, then only a total of two dogs and two cats shall be allowed on the residential lot unless the prior approval is obtained from the Village Board. For the purposes of this section, the term
FAMILY shall be defined as one or more persons.
(2) The above requirement may be waived with the approval of the Village Board when a kennel license has been issued by the village pursuant to § 7-1-3(b). Such application for waiver shall first be made to the Village Administrator, Clerk, or highest elected official, as appropriate.
(Prior Code, § 7-1-18)