Little Rock Chapter 5 caps the number of dogs and cats that may be kept at a single dwelling without a kennel permit. Households exceeding the limit must apply through Planning and Animal Services, and violations may trigger nuisance citations from neighbors.
Little Rock Chapter 5 limits the combined number of dogs and cats per household, typically four animals over six months old, before a residence is treated as a kennel. Households wishing to exceed the cap must obtain a kennel or hobby breeder permit reviewed by Animal Services and Planning, with a public-comment requirement and zoning compatibility review. Permits include sanitation, noise, and setback conditions. Multi-pet households that fall under the cap still must comply with vaccination, leash, and waste rules. Repeat barking or odor complaints accelerate enforcement and may force surrender of additional animals.
Operating a kennel without a permit is a Chapter 5 misdemeanor with daily fines, and Ch. 21 nuisance penalties may apply for ongoing odor or noise impacts.
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