ORDINANCE NO. 2102 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CRETE, NEBRASKA RELATING TO ANIMAL REGULATIONS; TO ENACT A NEW SECTION TO CHAPTER 6, ARTICLE 1 THAT RESTRICTS THE NUMBER OF ANIMALS THAT MAY RESIDE IN A HOUSEHOLD; TO PROVIDE LIMITED EXCEPTIONS TO THE RESTRICTIONS; AND TO REORGANIZE SECTIONS. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRETE, NEBRASKA: Section 1. That the existing Chapter 6, Article 1, Section 6-120 of the Crete City Code shall be renumbered and recodified as Chapter 6, Article 1, Section 6-121 of the Crete City Code. Section 2. That the existing Chapter 6, Article 1, Section 6-121 of the Crete City Code shall be renumbered and recodified as Chapter 6, Article 1, Section 6-122 of the Crete City Code. Section 3. That the existing Chapter 6, Article 1, Section 6-122 of the Crete City Code shall be renumbered and recodified as Chapter 6, Article 1, Section 6-123 of the Crete City Code. Section 4. That a new Chapter 6, Article 1, Section 6-120 of the Crete City Code shall hereby be enacted to read as follows: ยง6-120 ANIMALS; RESTRICTIONS ON MULTI-PET HOUSEHOLDS. (1) It shall be unlawful for any person to own, possess, or maintain property within the corporate limits of the City of Crete where more than three domestic dogs over four months of age are owned, kept, or harbored. (2) It shall be unlawful for any person to own, possess, or maintain property within the corporate limits of the City of Crete where more than five domestic cats over four months of age are owned, kept, or harbored. (3) This section shall not apply to any commercial pet store, Humane Society, or reputable, non-profit animal shelter or rescue that has obtained a permit from the Animal Control Authority or to any animal hospital operated by a veterinarian duly licensed under the laws of the State of Nebraska. (4) Any person who violates this section shall be guilty of a Class IV misdemeanor. (a) In addition to the usual judgment of conviction, the county judge may declare such violation a public nuisance, order the person to abate said nuisance forthwith, and, in the event the person shall fail to do so, order the Animal Control Authority to remove, impound, and dispose of the animals so owned, kept, or harbored in violation of this section. The cost of such removal, impoundment, and disposal shall be borne by the convicted person. (b) Each day that a violation of this section continues shall constitute a separate and distinct offense and shall be punishable as such. The penalties herein provided shall be cumulative and in addition to any other penalty or forfeiture provided by law. Section 5. That the above sections shall be codified as part of the Crete City Code as stated herein. Section 6. That the limitations set by the new Chapter 6, Article 1, Section 6-120 of the Crete City Code shall not apply to any domestic dogs or cats owned, kept, or harbored at any property that are above said limitations if the animals have been duly registered and have a valid, active license with the City prior to August 1, 2020. Section 7. That on and after August 1, 2020, no new licenses or license renewals shall be issued to any domestic dog or cat that is or will be owned, kept, or harbored at any property within the corporate limits of the City of Crete if the limitations set by the new Chapter 6, Article 1, Section 6-120 of the Crete City Code have been or will be exceeded and the domestic dog or cat is not exempt from the limitations by Section 6 of this ordinance. Section 8. That all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Section 9. That this ordinance shall be published in pamphlet or book form and shall take effect and be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval, and publication, as provided by law. PASSED AND ENACTED this 21st day of April 2020. CR - April 29, 2020
