Billings caps the number of dogs and cats per residential household under BMC Chapter 4, with additional kennel licensing required when owners exceed the limit; commercial kennels need separate zoning approval under BMC Title 27.
Billings Municipal Code Chapter 4 sets a numerical limit on dogs and cats per dwelling unit in residential zones. Owners exceeding the limit must obtain a private kennel license, demonstrate adequate sanitation and noise control, and meet zoning requirements. Commercial kennels and catteries operate only in zones permitting that use under BMC Title 27 and require additional licensing through the city. The limit aims to prevent animal hoarding situations referenced in BMC Chapter 17 Health and Sanitation. Yellowstone County Animal Shelter assists Billings in investigating overcrowded conditions, and RiverStone Health may inspect for sanitation hazards.
Exceeding the limit without a kennel license generally triggers a 100 to 500 dollar citation and an order to reduce animal count; severe sanitation conditions may add health code charges.
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