Chapter 7.02 LICENSING OF DOGS AND CATS
Section 7.02.025 Maximum number of domestic animals.
1. No owner or caretaker of any residential unit shall knowingly allow more
than two (2) domestic
animals of the same species or no more than three (3) domestic animals in total of any species over
the age
of three (3) months to be kept within the city limits.
2. The number of domestic animals permitted in subsection 1 may be increased
by obtaining a permit
issued by the city manager or the city manager's designee. Such permit shall specify any restrictions,
limitations, conditions or prohibitions including the applicant's consent to a voluntary initial inspection
and
periodic inspections during the term of the permit which the city manager or his designee deems reasonably
necessary to protect any person or neighboring use from unsanitary conditions, unreasonable noise or
odors,
or annoyance, or to protect the public health or safety. Such a permit may be modified from time to
time or
revoked by the city manager or his designee for failure to conform to such restrictions, limitations,
conditions or prohibitions outlined by the community development director or his/her designee. The
permit
may be revoked at any time for violation of state or local laws and regulations. Such modification
or
revocation shall be effective from and after ten (10) days following the mailing of written notice thereof
by
certified mail to the person or persons keeping or maintaining such animals. At no time will a
permit be
issued for a residence with more than two (2) unspayed or un-neutered of the same species, unless a
commercial kennel license is obtained in accordance with State of Iowa statutes and/or municipal codes.
3. All permits issued hereunder shall be effective for the specific property
and person listed on said
permit and shall be in full effect for two years or until surrendered or revoked. At the end of the
two year
period, the permit must be reapplied for. An initial fee for such permit shall be ten dollars
($10.00). The
fee shall be paid at the time of the application or application renewal. The city will conduct
an initial
inspection, and at its discretion, periodically inspect the premises to determine continued allowance
of the
permit. The owner or caretaker shall display or have readily available the permit allowing for
the extra
animals.
4. Any applicant who is denied a permit may request a hearing before the
city manager or his designee
by filing a written appeal with the city clerk within ten days of the denial. The appeal shall
be heard by the
city manager or his designee within 15 days of the date of the notice of the appeal. The applicant
may be
represented by counsel and may be allowed to submit a written statement in his/her defense prior to
the
hearing as well as present evidence at the hearing. (Ord. 2007-0100, 2006-0676)