[Adopted 11-24-1998 by Ord. No. 98-13 as
Ch. 55, Art. II, of the 1998 Code]
As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
Any member of the feline (Felis catus) species, regardless
of age or sex, and includes those altered.
Any member of the canine (Canis familiaris) species, regardless
of age or sex, and includes those altered.
All household pets, including but not limited to cats and
dogs as defined herein.
A dwelling unit used for residential purposes, including
but not limited to a detached house, attached, semidetached, townhouse,
cooperative, condominium or apartment.
Not more than six dogs or six cats shall be
allowed in any residence. Any residence may contain only a total of
six dogs or cats altogether, except that a litter or portion thereof
may be kept for a period of five months.
All premises on which domestic animals are kept
must be maintained in a sanitary condition. A public health nuisance
shall be deemed to exist in the following unsanitary situations:
A cat shall be considered a public nuisance
if it has no known owner or if it has no known place of care or shelter
or if it habitually trespasses upon or damages either private or public
property or annoys or harms lawful users or occupants thereof.
A.
The provisions of this article shall not apply to
licensed premises where cats and/or dogs are kept for breeding, sale
and/or boarding.
B.
The provisions of § 97-8 shall not apply to residences in which there are more than the maximum limit of such domestic animals on the effective date of this article; subject, however, to the requirement that any domestic animal over the permitted limit may not be replaced, and this exception may not be extended or expanded.
