Fargo Chapter 4 caps the number of dogs and cats per household and requires kennel licensing once a residence exceeds the cap, ensuring sanitation, neighbor peace, and humane care across single-family and multifamily dwellings.
Under Chapter 4 of the Fargo Municipal Code, residential properties are generally limited to a combined total of dogs and cats over a certain age before a kennel or hobby-breeder license is required from Fargo Animal Services. Animals under the licensing age are typically excluded from the count. Multifamily housing may impose stricter caps in lease terms. Owners exceeding limits without a kennel permit face citations, and additional inspections may be required under Fargo Cass Public Health rules to confirm odor, waste, and noise standards are met.
Exceeding pet caps without a kennel license is a Chapter 4 violation with fines, possible animal removal, and mandatory licensing fees plus inspection costs.
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