§ 6.04.190. Limitation on number of dogs and cats.

A.

Purpose. The keeping of a large number of dogs and cats within the city of Juneau for a considerable period of time detracts from and, in many instances, is detrimental to, healthful and comfortable life in such areas. The keeping of a large number of dogs and cats is, therefore, declared a public nuisance.

B.

Number Limited.

1.

No person or family shall own, harbor or keep in its possession any combination of more than two dogs and/or cats in any residential unit without the prior issuance of a kennel license by the common council except that a litter of pups or kittens or a portion of a litter may be kept for not more than six months from birth.

2.

The above requirement may be waived with the approval of the common council when a kennel license has been issued by the city pursuant to Section 6.04.030(B). Such application for waiver shall first be made to the city clerk-treasurer.

C.

Pet Fancier's License.

1.

Any person desiring to own any more than two animals (animals meaning dog or cat) must apply for a pet fancier license. No person shall own more than a total of four animals at a residence. Upon receipt of such application upon the form provided, the city's humane agent shall inspect the area in which the animals are to be kept to see if the number of pets can be so maintained in a manner that is clean, sanitary, healthful, and non-offensive to abutting property owners. Persons wishing to board, train, raise, or breed more than four animals that are not personally owned shall be required to obtain a kennel license under Section 17.04.030(B).

2.

Upon certification by the humane agent that a license for a specific number of pets may be issued, the clerk shall issue a pet fancier's license to such person in addition to the regular license for each pet and the fee therefore shall be twenty dollars ($20.00) annually.

3.

In no instance shall the city issue a pet fancier's license for any combination of more than four dogs and/or cats per residential unit.

4.

Denial of the pet fancier's license may be appealed to the board of appeals by following the procedure provided for denial of a building permit.

(Ord. 44-2001; Ord. 25-2000 (part))

(Ord. No. 170-2009, § 2, 10-22-09; Ord. No. 183-2009, § 2, 4-13-2010; Ord. No. 197-2011, 10-27-2011)