Draft chapter 55: Animal Protection and Control
§ 55.09 Dogs And Cats Limits
The 2026 draft's § 55.09 beside the current code's § 55.09: removed words are struck through, added words underlined.
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Current code
§ 55.09 Dogs And Cats Limit
A property owner or tenant who occupies any lot or portion of a lot that is zoned residential shall not keep more than three dogs and three cats at a residence. Any litters born by any of the animals kept legally at the residence will be allowed to remain until the puppies or kittens are eight weeks old, at which time they will be considered dogs or cats and will fall under the limitation stated above. This section shall not apply to Community Cats.
2026 draft
§ 55.09 Dogs And Cats Limits
A property owner or tenant who occupies any lot or portion of a lot that is zoned residential shall not keep more than three dogs and three cats at a residence. Any litter born by any of the animals kept legally at the residence will be allowed to remain until the puppies or kittens are eight weeks old, at which time they will be considered dogs or cats and will fall under the limitation stated above. This section shall not apply to community cats.
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