Plymouth, MN Animal Ordinances: Pet Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing section
- City Code § 915.21, Subd. 1
- Combined pet cap
- 4 dogs and cats total, residential/single-family PUD
- Dog sub-limit
- Max 2 dogs over six months old
- License fee
- $50 first application, $15 renewal, § 1010.01
- Kennel license
- $75.00 flat, no prorating
- Review time
- 30 days from complete application
Summary
In the City of Plymouth, City Code Section 915.21 caps household pets at four dogs and cats combined in residential and single-family PUD zoning districts, with no more than two of those animals allowed to be dogs over six months old, unless the owner first obtains a Multiple Animal License.
In residential and single-family PUD (planned unit development) zoning districts, no person shall own, harbor, keep or have custody of more than four dogs and cats in combination, no more than two of which may be dogs over six months old on their property without having first secured a Multiple Animal License as required herein. In other zoning districts where allowed, individuals involved in the business of selling, boarding, breeding, treating, grooming, or otherwise caring for animals must receive a Kennel License. For all zoning districts, animals that have been specially trained and certified to perform certain tasks such as for handicapped, police K-9s, search and rescue, and other designated working animals are not counted in the regulations stated herein, nor are animals that are part of any registered foster parent program. ... Type ... of License Fee B. ... Multiple Animal License $50.00 for first applications with inspection $15.00 for general renewals with no inspection
Full Breakdown
21, Subdivision 1 of the City Code, part of the Animal Control article in Chapter IX. In residential and single-family PUD zoning districts, no one may own, harbor, keep, or have custody of more than four dogs and cats in combination, and no more than two of those four may be dogs over six months old, unless the household first secures a Multiple Animal License. Businesses that sell, board, breed, treat, or groom animals in other zoning districts need a Kennel License instead. The limit does not count animals specially trained and certified for tasks such as assisting people with disabilities, police K-9 duty, or search and rescue, nor animals that are part of a registered foster parent program.
21, Subdivision 6. 00 flat with no prorating. A license obtained only after the City has already impounded an over-limit animal draws an added late-license penalty fee on top of the regular license fee.
Violations & Fines
Keeping more than four dogs and cats in combination, or more than two dogs over six months old, without a Multiple Animal License violates Section 915.21 and is enforced by the Plymouth Police Department. An animal kept in violation can be impounded, and a late-license penalty fee applies if the license is only obtained after impoundment. Violating the City Code is a misdemeanor under Section 2000.01, with fines up to $700.00 and 90 days in jail.
Frequently Asked Questions
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