Frequently Asked Questions

9.01.17. Number of Animals.

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, no more than three dogs, four months of age or older, and three cats, four months of age or older, shall be kept at any residential lot or commercial establishment at any time. This does not apply to any type of veterinary clinic, pet store, grooming parlor, or Kennel as defined in Section 19.02.02 in the Land Development Code so long as such Kennel is permitted and lawful.

City Code Section 9.01.15. Dogs Which Disturb Neighborhood. 

1.No person shall own, keep, or harbor any dog which excessive, continuous, or untimely noises, or by noxious or offensive odors shall annoy, disturb, or endanger the health or welfare of any person or neighborhood.

 a. For the purposes of this section, "noises" are defined as barking, whining, crying, howling, or any other sounds that are continuous or excessive. A noise is considered "continuous or excessive" if it occurs five or more times per minute for at least ten consecutive minutes, or if it lasts for 30 minutes or longer. Additionally, the time of day shall not be considered when determining whether the noise is continuous or excessive, regardless of whether the animal is on private property. 

b. Exception. A dog shall not be deemed in violation of this section if, at the time the dog is barking or making any other noise, a person is trespassing or threatening to trespass upon private property in or upon which the animal is situated or for any other legitimate cause which teased or provoked the animal. 

2. This Section shall not apply to the City animal shelter, veterinary hospitals, or medical laboratories.

City Code Section 9.01.05. Dogs Running at Large Prohibited.

1. It shall be unlawful for the owner or keeper of any dog to permit such dog to run at large.
2. It shall be unlawful for the owner of a dog to permit such dog to go upon the private property of any person without the permission of the owner or person entitled to possession of such private property whether the dog is on or off a leash. 
3. The owner of any dog running at large shall be deemed in violation of this section regardless of the precautions taken to prevent the escape of the dog and to prohibit it from running at large.
4. Any dog running at large in violation of the provisions of this section is hereby declared to be a public nuisance and a menace to public health and safety, and the dog shall be taken and impounded as provided herein.

City Code Section 9.10.10:  Attacking dogs. It is unlawful for the owner or person having charge, care, custody, or control of any dog to allow such dog to attack, chase, or worry any person, any domesticated animal having commercial value, or any species of hoofed protected wildlife, or to attack domestic fowl. “Worry,” as used in this section, means to harass by tearing, biting, or shaking with the teeth.” For more information regarding animals, view the city Code for Animals Title-9---Animals (saratogasprings-ut.gov)

City Code Section 9.02.01: Except as otherwise provided within this Chapter, it is unlawful for any person to keep, harbor, or maintain any dog four or more months old unless such dog has been registered and licensed in the manner herein provided. The owner or custodian of any dog shall obtain a license for the animal within thirty days after the dog reaches four months, or, in the case of a dog over four months, within ten days of the acquisition of the dog. Persons seeking dog licenses shall be eighteen years of age or older. For more information on how to license your dog view the Online Animal Registration. For more information regarding animals, view the City Code Title-9---Animals (saratogasprings-ut.gov)