Title 17C Land Use Standards
Chapter 17C.310 Animal Keeping
Section 17C.310.120 Keeping Household Pets
In all zones where dwelling units are allowed outright or by Type II or III permit applications, small domestic animals are allowed to be kept as household pets consistent with the standards set forth in SMC 17C.310.115. An additional aggregate of four dogs and cats per dwelling unit is permitted. (Five or more dogs or cats constitute a kennel, and any number of large or small domestic animals that exceeds the allowed limits constitutes a zoo.) Small birds (canary, parakeet, etc.); small amphibian/reptile (turtle, lizard, etc.); rodent (rat, hamster, gerbil, etc.); tropical fish and species of animals, other than dogs and cats, that are always housed entirely within the dwelling unit are excluded from the numerical limitations.
Date Passed: Monday, March 24, 2014
Effective Date: Friday, May 9, 2014
ORD C35087 Section 4
