Amending Chapter 10-100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Animals," by amending Section 10-102, entitled "Administrative Provisions," and Section 10-103, entitled "Licensing and Rabies Vaccination," by decreasing the maximum number of dogs and cats permitted in residential dwellings, all under certain terms and conditions.

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:

SECTION 1. Chapter 10-100 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

CHAPTER 10-100. ANIMALS

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§10-102. Administrative Provisions.

(1) Responsibilities of various Departments.

(a) The Department of Public Health shall have primary responsibility for the control of animals pursuant to this Chapter of The Philadelphia Code.

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(v) The Department of Public Health shall establish standards for granting waivers to residents for keeping more than

four (4)

[twelve (12)] adult dogs or cats combined based on the welfare and safety of the animals, residents and local community.

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§10-103. Licensing and Rabies Vaccination.

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(8) Maximum Number of Dogs and Cats Allowed. No residential dwelling unit shall keep a total of no more than

four (4)

[twelve (12)] adult dogs or cats combined, of which

no adult dog or cat

[more than four (4)] may be unneutered, unless the Department of Public Health has been notified and granted a waiver.

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Explanation:

[Brackets] indicate matter deleted.

Italics

indicate new matter added.

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