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Limit Number of Dogs without permit
Councilman Martinez
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Submitting to the Toledo City Plan Commission an amendment to TMC to add 1104.1205: Limitation of number of Dogs Permitted in City Limits, without a permit; authorizing a public hearing on said text amendment and publication of said hearing; and declaring an emergency.
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SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND:
The Toledo City Council proposes a text amendment to Toledo Municipal Code subsection
1104.12, Animal Shelters and Kennels. Complaints have come into the city on a regular basis of homeowners having multiple dogs and also running "doggy daycares" in the neighborhood.
Toledo City Council would like to request the Plan Commission study the benefits of and report
back on creating a special use permit that would permit the legal ownership of more than five dogs within the boundaries of the City of Toledo.
The Council is looking to ensure citizens have a clear and concise understanding of their city's code by adopting an explicit codification of regulations limiting the number of dogs an individual may own within city limits. The Council is also looking to enable citizens with more than the permitted number of dogs the opportunity to receive a special permit that would grant them an exception to the dog limit so long as certain criteria are met.
Benefits of explicit dog limitations and the creation of a special permit:
1. Explicit Codification: By codifying these regulations more explicitly, the city can more
effectively enforce the rules, reducing reliance on external bodies like the Lucas County auditor. This would also help citizens better understand the regulations without needing specialized legal knowledge, ensuring greater transparency and compliance within the community.
2. Limit Nuisances: Implementing a limitation on the number of dogs allowed per property
could help mitigate these risks and ensure that potential disturbances, such as noise, waste management, and safety concerns, do n...
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