Parma limits residential households to a combined total of dogs and cats under Codified Ordinance 505, typically 3 dogs per household without a kennel license. Cuyahoga County dog licensing is required annually through the County Auditor under ORC 955.01.
Parma's animal-limit rules in Codified Ordinance Chapter 505 restrict the number of dogs and cats on a typical residential lot. Households exceeding three dogs generally require a kennel license, which triggers zoning review because Parma's R-1 and R-2 single-family districts do not permit kennel operations as of right. Cuyahoga County Auditor administers mandatory dog licensing under ORC 955.01; current fees are approximately $20/year (spayed/neutered) or $40/year (unaltered), with substantial late penalties if not renewed by January 31 each year. Unlicensed dogs may be impounded by Parma Animal Control (operating in partnership with Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter, Valley View). Cats do not require county licensing in Ohio but are covered by Parma's nuisance provisions if allowed to roam freely causing damage or spreading disease. Commercial breeders and rescues must register with ODA under Ohio's High Volume Breeder law. Service animals and emotional-support animals under the FHA are exempt from numeric limits when medically documented.
Exceeding pet limits without a kennel permit: first offense $100-$150, second offense $250. Unlicensed dog citations under ORC 955.99: up to $75 plus impound and late fees.
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