91-7769R24
RESOLUTION NO. 7769
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF ANIMALS
WHICH MAY BE KEPT PURSUANT TO A RESIDENTIAL KENNEL LICENSE
WHEREAS, Subsection 905.31 of the Ordinance Code requires that
persons desiring to keep more than two dogs or two cats on
residential property must first obtain a residential kennel license;
and -
WHEREAS, while the keeping of such numbers of animals may be
importance to the occupants on the property, the Council believes
that reasonable limitations must be placed upon the maximum number of
animals so as to minimize adverse health and safety considerations,
and to assure that neighbors may receive the full enjoyment of their
property;-and
WHEREAS, the Council believes that it is necessary and
appropriate that such a maximum number be established, and has
received the recommendations of City staff with respect to such
number.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City
of Richfield that no residential kennel license will henceforth be
issued or renewed if there are kept on the. premises more than six
animals over six months of age which are subject to the residential
kennel license provisions of the Ordinance Code.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that with respect to any residential
kennel license hereafter issued or renewed, such license shall be
subject to revocation if, during the term of the license, more than
six such animals are kept on the licensed premises.
A copy of this resolution shall be furnished to all applicants
for residential kennel license.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield this 22nd
day of July, 1991.
Martin irsch Mayor
ATTEST:
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Thomas P. Ferber City Clerk