§ 3-32. Number of cats, dogs, and other domestic pets restricted.

(a)

Number restricted. It shall be unlawful for any household, firm, or corporation to keep, cause to be kept, or harbor more than four (4) dogs and/or cats over the age of four (4) months within the city limits.

(b)

Exceptions. The following are exceptions to the limit of four (4) dogs and/or cats over the age of four (4) months:

(1)

On property zoned for kennel purposes;

(2)

Other similar zones as may be provided by ordinance, which zone designation specifically authorizes a greater number of pets;

(3)

Veterinary clinics and authorized rescues;

(4)

Foster volunteers may temporarily foster up to four (4) additional dogs or cats;

(5)

Agriculturally exempt property.

(c)

Prior approval mandatory. A foster volunteer desiring to foster shall obtain the animal control officer's written approval.

(d)

Procedure to obtain approval. To obtain the animal control officer's written approval to foster, the foster volunteer must first request this exception from the animal control officer. After a request is received, the animal control officer shall inspect the premises and facilities where said dogs and/or cats are to be kept or harbored. After inspection of the premises and facilities, the animal control officer then may grant written approval. The animal control officer shall have the authority to place any terms and conditions upon the foster volunteer.

(e)

Approval limited and not transferable. The animal control officer's written approval for a foster volunteer shall be limited to the premises and facilities inspected. Further, the animal control officer's approval shall also be limited only to the foster volunteer obtaining the approval. The animal control officer's written approval shall not be transferable to any other premises and facilities not inspected nor to any other person, firm, or corporation.

(Ord. No. 2001-01, §§ 1, 2, 3-20-01; Ord. No. 2011-12, § 1, 2-15-10; Ord. No. 2014-26, § 1, 5-6-14)