Special Permits or Licenses for Animals

110.02 Trades, Professions, Businesses, and Privileges Requiring Licenses (A) (2) Animals:

(a) Cats;
(b) Dogs;
(c) Dangerous dogs;
(d) Exceeding number of animals permit; and
(e) Exotic animals permit

Dangerous Dogs & Other Dangerous Animals

Refer to our website page above, for information and city ordinances regarding dangerous animals.

Exceeding Number of Animals Permit

A total of 3 dogs or cats or a combination thereof, that are over 4 months of age, are allowed per residential premise. You will need a special permit if you want more.  Refer to city ordinance:

• 90.04 Number of Animals

Exotic Animals Permit

Refer to city ordinances:

• 90.10 Keeping of Dangerous Exotic Animals or Dangerous Wild, Native Animals
• 92.09 Feeding Waterfowl, (b) Definitions, Nuisance Wildlife

Other Animals

For special permits for other animals, view the following city ordinance:

• 90.08 Farm and Other Small Domestic Animals
  

Pre-license Inspection

A pre-license inspection is required for special animal permits.  Refer to city ordinances:

• 90.04 Number of Animals (B) (1) (b) and (B) (4)
• 110.11 Inspections (C) (5)

If you have questions about special permits regarding animals, please email Christine Waltz or call 651-552-4203.