SECTION 22. NUMBER OF ANIMALS; ACREAGE RESTRICTIONS/EXCESS ANIMAL HABITATS

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SECTION 22. NUMBER OF ANIMALS; ACREAGE RESTRICTIONS/EXCESS ANIMAL HABITATS.

A. The chart set forth below prescribes the number of dogs and/or cats per specified acreage restrictions:

IF YOU HAVE:	Less Than	1.5 To Less	2.5 or More
	1.5 Acres	Than 2.5 Acres	Acres
1 TO 10 Dogs and/or Cats	Allowed	Allowed	Allowed
11 TO 20 Dogs and/or Cats	Prohibited	Allowed	Allowed
21 TO 30 Dogs and/or Cats	Prohibited	Prohibited	Allowed

Acreage determination excludes easements for roads or other areas that must allow public egress and ingress. All property must be contiguous.

B. References to dogs and cats only refer to dogs and cats older than eight (8) months. There are no restrictions on the number of dogs and cats younger than eight (8) months old that can be on the premises.

C. If it is determined that a person is in violation of this section, such person shall be allowed thirty (30) days from the notice of violation to cure same.

D. Any person who wishes to exceed the maximum number of thirty (30) dogs and/or cats on 2.5 acres or more must apply to the Division for a special "excess animal habitat" permit. The owner must comply with all animal care standards as required in Section 23 of this Ordinance.