Fayette Limitation as to Number of Dogs ordinance (§ 205.140)

A. No person shall permit more than three (3) dogs to be kept, harbored or retained in or about any single-family residence, building or lot, or more than one (1) dog in any residential unit in any multiple-housing building within the City. This Section applies only to dogs over the age of six (6) months.

B. The provisions of this Section are not applicable to owners, keepers or harborers of more than three (3) dogs registered with the City of Fayette as of January 15, 2009. The keeping of such dogs, however, shall be subject to the following standards:

1. Reporting Requirements. All owners, keepers or harborers of more than three (3) dogs must by January 15, 2009, report the following information in writing to the City Clerk as required hereinafter:

a. Number and description of each dog along with proof of rabies vaccination and City dog tax tag. The owner must provide a color photograph of each dog, clearly showing the color and approximate size.

b. The removal from the City or death of a registered dog.

2. Violations And Penalties. Any person violating or permitting the violation of any provision of this Section shall, upon conviction, be subject to the general penalty set forth in Section 205.300 of this Chapter. In addition, such animal shall not be returned to or allowed to remain with such person, but its disposition shall be determined by the court.