Westland, MI Animal Ordinances: Pet Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Household limit
- 3 dogs or 3 cats
- Age threshold
- Over 4 months old
- Over the limit?
- Private kennel license required
- Kennel penalty
- Up to $500 fine, 90 days
Summary
Westland caps unlicensed pet-keeping at three dogs or three cats per household; harboring more without a kennel license violates City Code § 18-11(5).
It shall be unlawful for any person to:...(5)Harbor on his premises more than three dogs or three cats over four months of age, unless he shall obtain a license under the terms of this chapter.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 66).
Full Breakdown
City Code § 18-11(5) makes it unlawful to harbor more than three dogs or three cats over four months of age on one's premises unless the owner obtains a kennel license under Chapter 18. Private kennel licensing (§ 18-19) requires written consent from abutting neighbors and 75 percent of property owners within 300 feet in residential zones, plus building and police department certifications before the license can issue.
Violations & Fines
Harboring more than three dogs or cats without a kennel license violates § 18-11(5); kennel-license violations carry fines up to $500 and up to 90 days under § 18-19(e).
Frequently Asked Questions
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