Olathe, KS Animal Ordinances: Pet Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- No permit needed
- up to 4 dogs/cats
- Permit trigger
- 5+ dogs or cats, combined
- Applies on
- any size lot
- Permit sets
- exact max allowed
Summary
Olathe households can keep up to 4 dogs or cats over 4 months old without a permit on any size lot; more than 4 requires a special animal permit specifying the exact number allowed.
Dogs and Cats over 4 months in age* (other domestic pets do not require a permit) | Any Size Lot | Yes, for any combination of more than 4 dogs or cats over 4 months in age. | If a permit is required, the maximum number of dogs and/or cats will be identified on the permit.
Official source re-checked September 8, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: current through Ordinance 26-39, passed July 21, 2026).
Full Breakdown
Per UDO § 18.50.030's animals table, other domestic pets don't need a permit, but any combination of more than 4 dogs or cats over 4 months of age triggers a special animal permit requirement: regardless of lot size. If a permit is issued, it identifies the specific maximum number of dogs and/or cats allowed at that property. This differs from the acreage-scaled thresholds used for farm animals and bees under the same section.
Violations & Fines
Keeping more than 4 dogs or cats over 4 months old without a special animal permit violates § 18.50.030, enforceable under § 18.70.030: fines up to $500 per offense, each day counted separately, plus possible permit denial or revocation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many dogs or cats can I own in Olathe without a permit?
Does the pet limit change with lot size?
Sources & Official References
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