§ 72-306. Dogs and cats in residential areas.

(a)

Number limit. The boarding of dogs and cats over six months of age shall be allowed on a premises within the FR, RC, A-1 through A-4, RR, RA, RE, R-1 through R-9, MH-1 through MH-8, Osteen, SWC, SWR, and PUD zoning classifications but shall not exceed the following total combined number:

Lots of one acre or less in size: Five.

Lots greater than one acre but less than five acres in size: Eight.

Lots five acres or greater in size: 12.

(b)

Exceeding number limits by special exception. The number limits established in subsection (a) may be exceeded if approved by the council as a special exception in accordance with subsection 72-293(25).

(c)

Exemption; pets of temporary guests. Dogs or cats belonging to a guest residing at a dwelling for 30 or fewer days in any calendar year shall not be included in the application of the number limits in subsection (a) when said dogs or cats do not exceed a combined total of four.

(d)

Application to hobby breeders. Any hobby breeder with a valid hobby breeder license issued by the county may exceed the applicable number limits established in subsection 14-56(3) or subsection (a) of this section, whichever is greater, upon obtaining approval by the council as a special exception for a kennel or animal shelter in accordance with subsection 72-293(25).

(Ord. No. 2009-17, § II, 5-21-09; Ord. No. 2012-06, § III, 5-3-12; Ord. No. 2018-05, § XXIV, 1-18-18; Ord. No. 2018-04, § VIII, 4-17-18)