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Normal council amends town code to allow three household pets; debate centers on enforcement and trail safety
Summary
The Town of Normal amended Chapter 17 of its municipal code to raise the limit on household pets from two to three. The change followed public comment from residents on both sides and a council discussion about complaint-driven enforcement, nuisance provisions and trail safety.
Normal'The Town of Normal Council on Sept. 15 approved an amendment to Chapter 17 of the municipal code raising the allowable number of household pets from two to three.
The change followed remarks from two public commenters: Mike Kerber, who urged the council to keep the two-dog limit because of prior attacks and trail safety concerns, and resident Ann Taber, who said allowing three pets reduces shelter surrenders and helps families. "I'd urge you to please keep the 2 dog limit and that's my story and I'm sticking to it," Mike Kerber said during public comment. Ann Taber told the council she had emailed staff earlier and argued the change would align Normal with nearby Bloomington…
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