§ 10-10. Limitations and restrictions on keeping of domestic animals and/or fowl.

(a)

Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Owner means every person, firm, corporation, association or household, when the parties reside on the same property, keeping or harboring a domestic animal and/or fowl within the corporate limits of the city.

(b)

Limitation on number of domestic animals and/or fowl. It shall be unlawful for any person to own or possess more than five domestic animals and/or fowl except cattle and horses, at any one time.

(c)

Restriction on keeping of horses and cows. It shall be unlawful for any owner to maintain horses and cows within the corporate limits of the city within 150 feet of any residence, except that this subsection shall not apply to pasture lands which exceed two acres or more in area.

(d)

Animal control officer to enforce section. The animal control officer shall be authorized to enforce this section and shall issue a warning to an owner giving said owner two weeks notice to remove said violation before a warrant of arrest is issued.

(e)

Exemptions. Pet stores and veterinary hospitals shall be excluded from the provisions of this section.

(f)

Vaccination required. It shall be the duty of said owner or person having the control of said each cat over three months of age to cause a metal vaccination tag to be securely attached around the cat's neck and kept there at all times.

(Code 2006, § 6.04.10(A)—(E), (G); Ord. No. 3179, § 1)