Is there a limit to the number of dogs / cats that I may have?

Except in the instance of an animal shop as provided in Section 6.16.060, no person shall keep or maintain more than 3 licensed dogs and 3 cats, over the age of 4 months, on any lot or parcel of land within the City unless first obtaining a permit therefore. Such permit shall be required in addition to tags or other licenses which may be required by this title. The director may issue a permit for the keeping of 4 or more dogs or cats in his or her discretion, giving particular concern to the safety and comfort of such animals and the inhabitants of the neighborhood. The permit shall specify the number and types of animals authorized to be kept there under and may contain conditions as deemed necessary by the director.

Such permit shall be nontransferable and must be renewed annually. Permit fees shall be established by contract with the city of Long Beach or otherwise set by resolution of the City Council (Ordinance 647 § 3 (part), 2001).

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4. What are the allowable hours for maintenance of real property?
5. Can I keep my portable basketball backstop on the sidewalk or in the street?
6. What regulations apply to the storage and placement of trash cans?
7. How do I dispose of large or bulky items, such as a water heater, sofa or appliance?
8. Branches and limbs from my neighbor's tree are growing over my property. Can the City require them to be cut?
9. Do I need a permit for a garage sale?
10. Is there a limit to the number of dogs / cats that I may have?
11. Can I park my motor home on the street in front of my residence?
12. Out-of-town visitors are coming and would like to park their recreational vehicle (RV) on the street. Is this permissible?
13. I recently purchased an RV and have not yet obtained a space in a storage facility. May I park it on the street temporarily?
14. Can I park vehicles on the front lawn area of my home?
15. Who can I call regarding a barking dog nuisance?
16. Who can I call regarding rats, mosquitoes, or flies?
17. I operate a business in the City of Los Alamitos. Can I post a temporary sign or banner in front of my business?
18. Can I operate a "home-based business" from my residence?
19. What can I do if I believe something is in violation of the City Code?
20. Do I have to identify myself in order to lodge a code enforcement complaint?
21. What is required if I would like to fly a drone?
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